Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching about warfarin with a client who has a new onset of atrial fibrillation. Which of the following statements should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Warfarin prevents strokes in atrial fibrillation by reducing clot formation (via vitamin K inhibition), not dissolving clots (A), slowing ventricles (B, antiarrhythmic role), or restoring rhythm (D). Stroke prevention is its primary role due to atrial clot risk.