The nurse is conducting a medication assessment for a preoperative patient.Which action by the nurse is appropriate for the patient who is prescribed warfarin?

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Warfarin is an anticoagulant medication that can increase the risk of bleeding during surgery. Tapering the drug two days prior to surgery is appropriate to decrease this risk. Obtaining a baseline ECG and monitoring blood pressure may be appropriate for other medications, but not specifically for warfarin. Assessing for hyperglycemia is not relevant to warfarin use.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Medication Assessment for a Preoperative