Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
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The nurse is preparing to administer a dose of warfarin (Coumadin). The clientÔÇÖs INR is 3.5. What action should the nurse take?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
An INR of 3.5 is above the therapeutic range (2ÔÇô3 for most conditions), indicating increased bleeding risk. The nurse should withhold the dose and notify the physician for further orders. Adjusting the dose independently is unsafe.