Question

The nurse is assessing a client whose history includes type 2 diabetes and atrial fibrillation, treated with warfarin. the client tells the nurse that the client began taking ginseng supplements several days ago in an effort to boost the immune system. after providing health education, what is the nurse's priority action?

Answer 1

The correct answer is: Collaborate with the care team to have the client's prothrombin time and international normalized ratio (INR) assessed.

Also, because of the use of anticoagulants like warfarin, the nurse should perform a neurologic assessment (eg, level of consciousness, pupil response, vital signs).