A child is brought to the emergency department after ingesting a grandparent's warfarin (Coumadin) tablets. The nurse will anticipate administering which form of vitamin K?

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K1 (phytonadione) is the preferred form of vitamin K for treating warfarin toxicity in children. K2 (menaquinone) and K4 (menadiol) are not approved for this use, and K3 (menadione) has been associated with rare but serious side effects.

A Child Is Brought to the Emergency Department After Ingesting