A client scheduled for surgery tomorrow says, "I took my warfarin this morning like usual." What is the nurse's priority action?
1Document the finding only after surgery is complete.
2Notify the surgeon or provider before the procedure.✓ Correct answer
3Tell the client to take an extra dose tonight.
4Reassure the client that warfarin does not affect surgery.
Explanation
Warfarin increases bleeding risk and must be reported before surgery so the team can evaluate coagulation status and procedure safety. Extra dosing is unsafe. Documentation alone is not enough before an invasive procedure.