A client has fallen and hit her head while on warfarin. What is the priority intervention for this client?
A client has an aPTT of 54 seconds. The nurse recognizes this to be related to the failure of which of the following?
A nurse is preparing to administer a subcutaneous dose of heparin to a client with deep vein thrombosis. Which of the following laboratory results would the nurse need to check before giving this drug? Select all that apply.
The nurse is caring for a client who takes warfarin sodium for atrial fibrillation. The nurse answers the client’s call light and finds the client has vomited blood and is also having a nosebleed. The nurse notifies the provider and anticipates an order for which of the following to be administered?
The nurse is receiving report on a client admitted with an NSTEMI (non-ST elevated myocardial infaction). Heparin was started at 0400, and the next lab draw is due at 1000. Which lab value will be checked at 1000?
The nurse is caring for a client who takes warfarin sodium for atrial fibrillation. Before giving the client a warfarin dose, the nurse checks the client’s lab values and notes that the INR is 2.6. Which of the following is an appropriate action by the nurse?
A nurse is caring for a client who is getting a heparin drip for their newly diagnosed Pulmonary Embolism (PE). What lab panel is the highest priority before starting the heparin drip?
A nurse is working with a client who takes warfarin. Which information would the nurse include when teaching this client about the INR? Select all that apply.
A client with chronic renal failure has a suspected upper GI bleed. The nurse contacts the provider and receives orders for further care. Which of the following tests would the provider most likely order to diagnose an upper GI bleed? Select all that apply.
A nurse is caring for a client with a DVT. Prior to administering the ordered enoxaparin, the nurse checks the client’s lab values. Based on the lab information seen in the graphic, what should the nurse do next?
