NCLEX-RN (Registered Nurse) Practice Exam · Question
A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client. The client's INR is 1.2. The target INR range for this client is 2.0-3.0. Which action should the nurse anticipate?
An INR of 1.2 is subtherapeutic, meaning the client's blood is not adequately thinned for the target range of 2.0-3.0. The nurse should administer the ordered d
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Question: A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client. The client's INR is 1.2. The target INR range for this client is 2.0-3.0. Which action should the nurse anticipate?
Answer options: ✅ Administer the warfarin dose as ordered.
- Hold the warfarin dose and notify the primary healthcare provider.
- Request an order for Vitamin K.
- Administer a higher dose of warfarin than prescribed.
Correct answer: Administer the warfarin dose as ordered.
Explanation: An INR of 1.2 is subtherapeutic, meaning the client's blood is not adequately thinned for the target range of 2.0-3.0. The nurse should administer the ordered dose of warfarin as it works to increase the INR. The physician may later adjust the dose based on trends.
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