An asthmatic client has been taking Accolate (zafirlukast) for a number of years.Coumadin is being added to the client's medications because of atrial fibrillation.What concern does the nurse have related to this addition?
A) Warfarin may significantly decrease prothrombin time (PT) .
B) The client might experience an increase in BUN and creatinine values.
C) Less warfarin (Coumadin) will be needed to achieve the desired prothrombin time (PT) .
D) The client will be at greater risk for stroke because of drug interaction.
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