A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a patient's blood when the patient informs him that she is taking warfarin. The tec

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A phlebotomy technician is preparing to draw a patient's blood when the patient informs him that she is taking warfarin. The tec

hnician should
identify that the results of which of the following tests is affected by this medication?

Health

1 answer:

melamori03 [73] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-28T15:10:23+03:00

Answer:

Any type of blood draw would be affected by Warfarin.

Explanation:

Warfarin is a blood thinner, usually used to prevent blood clots in veins and arteries. Any type of cut, or puncture from a needle (to draw blood), would make the patient bleed more than normal, and it would be difficult to stop.