Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for warfarin. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Avoid eating spinach or cabbage: Warfarin is an anticoagulant, and foods high in vitamin K, such as spinach and cabbage, can interfere with its effectiveness. Generated rationale: Warfarin's anticoagulant effect can be reduced by high vitamin K intake, making dietary instructions critical to maintain therapeutic levels.