A patient scheduled for surgery takes warfarin for atrial fibrillation. What should the nurse do before the operation?
Correct answer: B. Notify the surgical team about the medication
- A. Administer the usual dose with a sip of water
- B. Notify the surgical team about the medication
- C. Ask the patient to stop it without further advice
- D. Give vitamin K routinely before the operation
Explanation
Warfarin increases bleeding risk, so the surgical team must review the medicine and coagulation results before surgery. The nurse should not independently stop warfarin or give vitamin K, because both require a prescribed plan.
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Covers preoperative assessment, informed consent, surgical preparation, anaesthesia, intraoperative safety and postoperative recovery. It includes sterile technique, surgical positioning, wound and drain care, pain and nausea management, fluid balance, prevention of infection and recognition of complications such as haemorrhage, atelectasis and shock.
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