The nurse recognizes that a patient placed on the anticoagulant drug warfarin will need:

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Warfarin interacts with many foods and medications, making education about diet-drug interactions essential for patients taking this medication. Vitamin K can decrease the effectiveness of warfarin, so supplements of this vitamin are not recommended. A high-calorie diet and increasing iron intake are not specifically indicated for patients taking warfarin. Monitoring fluid intake and output is important for many patients, but not specifically related to warfarin use.

The Nurse Recognizes That a Patient Placed on the Anticoagulant