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A patient has been given a new prescription for warfarin. Which statement indicates the need for additional teaching? - I will use a soft toothbrush while taking this medication - I can eat moderat... e amounts of foods with vitamin K on a regular basis - I should report unusual bleeding to my doctor - I can keep taking a daily aspirin to protect against heart disease (Correct Response) Correct Answer- - I can keep taking a daily aspirin to protect against heart disease Aspirin increases the effect of warfarin and may cause a higher risk of bleeding; the patient should not take aspirin while on warfarin therapy. All other statements are consistent with safe use of warfarin. What is the nurse's priority assessment for a patient receiving heparin treatment? - Assess for elevated liver enzymes - Assess for inflammation at the injection site - Assess for bruising or unusual bleeding - Assess aPTT levels Correct Answer- - Assess for bruising or unusual bleeding While all options are relevant assessments, bruising or unusual bleeding can be a life threatening adverse effect of heparin treatment, and therefore needs to be the nurse's priority. A patient who has been receiving oxycodone therapy for chronic pain reports no relief after a 10mg dose. The patient is exhibiting: - Opioid addiction - Opioid tolerance - Drug-seekin [Show More]
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