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This is an important action, but not the first one. The nurse should check the client's identification band after comparing the medication label with the MAR and before administering the medication.

This is an important action, but not the first one. The nurse should explain the purpose and side effects of the medication after comparing the medication label with the MAR and before administering the medication.

This is an important action, but not the first one. The nurse should assess the client for contraindications and allergies after comparing the medication label with the MAR and before administering the medication.

This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not hold or alter any prescribed medications without consulting with the provider first.

This is not an appropriate action. The nurse should not administer both medication as prescribed without notifying the provider of the potential interaction. This could put the client at risk for adverse effects or reduced efficacy of one or both of the medications.

This statement indicates a lack of understanding of the teaching. The client should avoid sudden changes in vitamin K intake, as this can affect the therapeutic level of warfarin and increase the risk of clotting or bleeding. Green leafy vegetables are high in vitamin K and should be consumed in consistent amounts.

This statement indicates a lack of understanding of the teaching. The client should avoid nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen while taking warfarin, as they can increase the risk of bleeding. The client should consult with the provider before taking any over-the-counter medications for pain relief.

This statement indicates a lack of understanding of the teaching. Warfarin does not affect blood pressure directly but rather affects blood clotting. The client should monitor their international normalized ratio (INR), which measures the effectiveness of warfarin, regularly while taking this medication.

This is not an action to prevent medication errors, but rather an action to prevent leakage of the medication from the injection site and reduce pain and irritation. The Z-track method involves pulling the skin to one side before inserting the needle and releasing it after withdrawing the needle.

This is not an action to prevent medication errors, but rather an action to prevent injecting the medication into a blood vessel. Aspiration involves pulling back on the plunger of the syringe before injecting the medication and checking for blood return in the syringe.

This is not an action to prevent medication errors, but rather an action to enhance absorption and reduce pain and irritation. Massage involves applying gentle pressure to the injection site after administering the medication.

This is not an appropriate action. Stopping the infusion abruptly could put the client is at risk for clotting and complications such as pulmonary embolism or stroke The nurse should only stop the infusion if instructed by the provider or if the client has signs of severe bleeding or haemorrhage.

This is not an appropriate action. Increasing the infusion rate will rais the heparin dose and increase the aPTT further above the therapeutic range. This could worsen the risk of bleeding for the client.

This is not an appropriate action. Continuing the infusion without adjusting the rate or notifying the provider could result in harm to the client due to excessive anticoagulation and bleeding.

This is an appropriate action after removing the IV catheter, but not before.

This is an appropriate action after removing the IV catheter and applying a warm compress, but not before.

This is not an appropriate action because it could worsen the condition and increase the risk of complications.