A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking nonsteroid…
A nurse is assessing a client who has been taking nonsteroidal anti‑inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) for 9 months to manage arthritis. Which client statement indicates an understanding of the potential adverse effects of this medication class?
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A client has recently started warfarin (Coumadin) therapy for atrial fibrillation. The nurse reviews the client’s most recent laboratory results to determine whether the medication is producing the desired anticoagulant effect.Laboratory results:Platelets: 199,000/mm³ (normal: 150,000–400,000/mm³)Hemoglobin: 13.4 g/dL (normal: 12–16 g/dL)INR: 2.7 (therapeutic range for warfarin: 2.0–3.0)aPTT: 30 seconds (normal: 25–35 seconds; used to monitor heparin)Which finding best indicates that the warfarin dose is therapeutic?
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