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NCLEX-RN
Physiological Integrity

Adverse Effect of Warfarin

Very Easy Pharmacological And Parenteral Therapies Adverse Effects And Contraindications

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s medication list during a pre-operative assessment. The patient is scheduled to undergo surgery.

One of the medications listed is warfarin, an anticoagulant. What is a significant adverse effect a nurse should monitor for when a patient is taking warfarin?

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