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 that increases the risk of bleeding, especially during surgery. Tapering off the drug before surgery is a common practice to reduce this risk, ensuring safer surgical procedures.

The Nurse Is Conducting a Medication Assessment for a Preoperative