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

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Patients on warfarin need education regarding diet-drug interactions as warfarin interacts with many foods high in vitamin K, leading to decreased effectiveness. It is important for patients to maintain consistent dietary intake of vitamin K-containing foods to avoid fluctuations in warfarin effectiveness. Supplements of vitamin K should be avoided unless specifically recommended by the healthcare provider. A high-calorie diet and increasing iron intake are not specific interventions needed for patients on warfarin.

The Nurse Recognizes That a Patient Placed on the Anticoagulant