A Thin 90-Year-Old Patient Who Will Begin Taking Warfarin Has

A thin 90-year-old patient who will begin taking warfarin has experienced a recent weight loss of 15 pounds.The NP caring for this patient should:

A) obtain a baseline liver function test (LFT) before starting the drug.
B) write the initial prescription at the lowest possible dose.
C) encourage the patient to consume a diet high in fat and protein.
D) counsel the patient to take the drug with food to enhance absorption.

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