Question

the nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client taking warfarin sodium. which statement, based on primary health care provider (phcp) permission, is appropriate to include in client teaching for this medication?
answer options
1 \alcohol can be consumed as long as it is in small amounts.\
2 \you need to check with your doctor about what can be taken for headaches.\
3 \it doesnt matter what time the daily dose is taken as long as it is taken each day.\
4 \it is all right to take over - the - counter medications as long as they do not contain vitamin k.\
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Explanation:

Warfarin sodium is an anticoagulant. For clients on warfarin, they need to be cautious with medications (including over - the - counter and prescription) as many can interact with warfarin. Headaches may lead a client to take a medication, and some medications (like NSAIDs or others) can interact with warfarin, so checking with the doctor about what to take for headaches is appropriate. Option 1 is wrong as alcohol can interact with warfarin. Option 3 is wrong as warfarin should be taken at a consistent time for stable levels. Option 4 is wrong as even OTC meds without vitamin K can interact with warfarin, so checking with the doctor is still needed.

Answer:

1. "You need to check with your doctor about what can be taken for headaches."