A nurse would expect an International Normalized Ratio (INR) to be ordered for which of the following patients?

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INR is a blood test that measures clotting time and is used to monitor blood thinners such as warfarin. Patients with liver disease such as cirrhosis are at increased risk for bleeding and may be prescribed blood thinners, making INR monitoring necessary. The other patients listed do not have conditions that typically require INR monitoring.

A Nurse Would Expect an International Normalized Ratio (INR) to Be