A client receiving warfarin (Coumadin)therapy has an INR of 5.6.Which medication would the nurse expect the physician to order to reverse the warfarin (Coumadin)?

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Vitamin K is used to reverse the effects of warfarin (Coumadin) because warfarin works by inhibiting vitamin K-dependent clotting factors. An INR of 5.6 indicates a high risk of bleeding, and vitamin K can help reduce this risk by promoting clotting.

A Client Receiving Warfarin (Coumadin)therapy Has an INR of 5