Pharmacology Proctored ATI Practice Exam

What indicates a need for further teaching in a client taking warfarin?

1. Avoiding leafy green vegetables

2. Checking INR regularly

3. Taking ginger root for joint stiffness

4. Avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs

The correct answer is: Taking ginger root for joint stiffness

A potential reason for further teaching is that the client is taking ginger root for joint stiffness. Ginger root contains salicylates, which can increase the risk of bleeding when combined with warfarin. Therefore, the client should be advised to avoid taking ginger root while on warfarin. This is important information for the client to know, as it could have serious health consequences if ignored. The other options, such as avoiding leafy green vegetables, checking INR regularly, and avoiding non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are all correct behaviors for a client taking warfarin, and would not indicate a need for further teaching. It is important to note that the answer provided by the question is the choice that could potentially lead to a harmful behavior and, therefore, requires further teaching.