A patient is starting -arfarin (Coumadin) therapy as part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. The nurse -ill follo- -hich principles of -arfarin therapy? (Select all that apply.) a )Teach proper subcutaneous administrationb )Administer the oral dose at the same time every dayc) Assess carefully for excessive bruising or unusual bleedingd )Monitor laboratory results for a target INR of 2 to 3e )Monitor laboratory results for a therapeutic aPTT value of 1.5 to 2.5 times the control value

A patient is starting -arfarin (Coumadin) therapy as part of treatment for atrial fibrillation. The nurse -ill follo- -hich principles of -arfarin therapy? (Select all that apply.) a )Teach proper subcutaneous administrationb )Administer the oral dose at the same time every dayc) Assess carefully for excessive bruising or unusual bleedingd )Monitor laboratory results for a target INR of 2 to 3e )Monitor laboratory results for a therapeutic aPTT value of 1.5 to 2.5 times the control value

Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques 6E

6th Edition

ISBN:9781133893943

Author:ESTRIDGE

Publisher:ESTRIDGE

Chapter3: Basic Hemostasis

Section3.1: Introduction To Hemostasis

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