Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 68%
Simulated
A female patient who follows a vegetarian diet has recently been prescribed warfarin. She mentions that she consumes leafy green vegetables daily. What should be the nurseÔÇÖs response?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Leafy greens, high in vitamin K, can reduce warfarinÔÇÖs anticoagulant effect. Informing the provider (C) ensures dose adjustment. Praising (A) or assuring enhanced efficacy (B) ignores the interaction. Substituting vegetables (D) is unnecessary with proper monitoring.