PharmacologyQuestion 38 of 100
Warfarin is an anticoagulant. Residents taking it should be monitored for:
a.Signs of unusual bleeding or bruising
b.Increased appetite
c.Improved eyesight
d.Faster wound healing
Explanation
Anticoagulants like warfarin reduce clot formation, so the main risk is bleeding, seen as bruising, bloody urine or stool, or prolonged bleeding. The aide reports any bleeding signs and follows dietary and monitoring orders.
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