Question

Mr. Watkins will be discharged on warfarin. The nurse knows that Mr. Watkins has understood the discharge instructions if he states which of the following?

a) "I can take aspirin for pain relief if needed."
b) "I should avoid foods high in vitamin K."
c) "I can skip a dose if I feel fine that day."
d) "I don't need regular blood tests while on warfarin."

Answer 1

Mr. Watkins should avoid foods high in vitamin K.

Step-by-step explanation:

The nurse knows that Mr. Watkins has understood the discharge instructions if he states "I should avoid foods high in vitamin K." This is the correct statement because warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that works by inhibiting the activity of vitamin K, which is necessary for blood clotting. Consuming foods high in vitamin K can interfere with the effectiveness of warfarin and increase the risk of bleeding.