A client who has been anticoagulated with warfarin has been admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding. The history and physical examination indicates that the client may have taken too much warfarin. The nurse anticipates that the client will receive which antidote?
Vitamin E
Protamine sulfate
Potassium chloride
Vitamin K
The Correct Answer is D
D. warfarin inhibits the synthesis of vitamin K dependent coagulation factors. Use of vitamin K facilitates their synthesis to stop bleeding
A.Vitamin E is not an antidote
B. Protamine Sulphate is an antidote for heparin
C. Potassium chloride is not an antidote.
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