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Question
A nurse is caring for a client prescribed Warfarin. Which nursing action is most appropriate regarding monitoring INR levels and maintaining consistent dietary vitamin K intake?
1Take sevelamer whenever you notice symptoms like itching or bone pain, as it directly manages high phosphorus levels.
2Take with each meal to bind dietary phosphate; separate other medications by at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after sevelamer
3Take sevelamer on an empty stomach, at least 30 minutes before meals, to ensure it is fully absorbed and can work in the bloodstream.
4Take sevelamer 2 hours after each meal, so that it can bind phosphate that has already been absorbed into the bloodstream.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
When administering Warfarin, key nursing considerations include monitoring patient status, checking critical laboratory values, and providing appropriate safety education. Unsafe practices such as stopping medications abruptly or doubling missed doses are incorrect.