The nurse discovers a patient receiving warfarin is bleeding.
What drug would the nurse prepare to counteract this drug?

Choice A rationale

Ataxia is less commonly associated with opioids than other adverse effects.

Choice B rationale

Dysrhythmias are not typically associated with opioids.

Choice C rationale

Blurred vision isn't a major adverse effect of opioids.

Choice D rationale

Hypotension is a common adverse effect of opioid use and must be monitored.

Choice A rationale

Maintaining narcan (naloxone) on standby is not directly related to anticoagulant therapy. Narcan is used to reverse opioid overdoses, not to manage the effects of anticoagulants.

Choice B rationale

Notifying the healthcare provider of any patient receiving this drug is a general action but not an appropriate nursing diagnosis. Nursing diagnoses focus on identifying specific patient needs and planning care to address those needs.

Choice C rationale

Evaluating the patient for PT (prothrombin time) for 2.5 is an action, not a nursing diagnosis. Nursing diagnoses identify patient needs and risks, guiding the planning and implementation of care.

Choice D rationale

Establishing safety precautions is an appropriate nursing diagnosis for a patient on anticoagulant therapy. Anticoagulants increase the risk of bleeding, so ensuring patient safety and preventing injury is crucial to minimize this risk. .