Asked by Cathrina Paris on May 12, 2024
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A patient had a venous thrombosis 3 weeks ago and is now taking warfarin. When visiting the laboratory to have a prothrombin time drawn, the patient reports drinking ginseng tea to stimulate the immune system. Which nursing diagnosis applies?
A) Impaired memory related to neurological changes
B) Deficient knowledge related to potentially harmful drug interactions
C) Ineffective denial related to consequences of mismanagement of therapeutic regime
D) Effective management of the therapeutic regime related to augmentation of anti-coagulant therapy
Venous Thrombosis
The formation of blood clots within a vein, which can lead to complications like swelling, pain, and potential embolism if the clot travels to vital organs.
Ginseng Tea
A herbal beverage made from the ginseng plant root, often consumed for its perceived health benefits, including stress reduction and energy enhancement.
Warfarin
A medication used to prevent blood clots from forming or growing larger.
- Discern the pertinence of ensuring safety, overseeing interactions, and the likelihood of encountering side effects when engaging with herbal supplements and assorted CAM remedies.
- Examine the imperative for teaching patients on select CAM methodologies and their integration with medication therapy.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the pertinence of ensuring safety, overseeing interactions, and the likelihood of encountering side effects when engaging with herbal supplements and assorted CAM remedies.
- Examine the imperative for teaching patients on select CAM methodologies and their integration with medication therapy.
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