ANCC MedSurg-BC Practice Questions - ANCC Medical-Surgical Nursing Board Certified (MedSurg-BC) Exam

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A patient with atrial fibrillation has an INR of 3.5 on warfarin, a target of 2.0-3.0, and no bleeding. What is the most appropriate nursing action?

Administer vitamin K immediately without an order Notify the prescriber and follow the approved anticoagulation protocol for dose adjustment and repeat INR Continue the current dose and wait one week without reporting the result Increase the dose to achieve a higher range

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Notify the prescriber and follow the approved anticoagulation protocol for dose adjustment and repeat INR

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