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A client with a new prescription for warfarin is being discharged. Which instruction is essential regarding diet?
Warfarin's anticoagulant effect is affected by vitamin K intake. Clients should maintain a consistent, not necessarily restricted, intake of vitamin K-containin
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Question: A client with a new prescription for warfarin is being discharged. Which instruction is essential regarding diet?
Answer options:
- Avoid all leafy green vegetables.
- Increase intake of vitamin C rich foods. ✅ Maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K.
- Limit fluid intake to prevent fluid overload.
Correct answer: Maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K.
Explanation: Warfarin's anticoagulant effect is affected by vitamin K intake. Clients should maintain a consistent, not necessarily restricted, intake of vitamin K-containing foods to prevent fluctuations in INR.
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