A client is prescribed warfarin. Client teaching has included instructions to maintain a diet rich in foods that contain vitamin K. What sources of food should the nurse instruct the client to eat?
A) Fish, meats, and vegetable oils
B) Citrus fruits
C) Milk and dairy products
D) Cereals, soybeans, and spinach

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Warfarin is a medication that acts as a blood thinner by inhibiting Vitamin K, which is essential for blood clotting. It is therefore important for clients taking warfarin to maintain a consistent intake of vitamin K in their diet to ensure that their blood clotting factors remain in balance. Foods that are high in vitamin K include green leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale, cereals, and soybeans. Meats, fish, and vegetable oils have little to no vitamin K. Citrus fruits and milk/dairy products are not significant sources of vitamin K.

A Client Is Prescribed Warfarin