A Nurse Performing an Admission History on a Patient Learns

A nurse performing an admission history on a patient learns that the patient is taking orlistat [Xenical], warfarin [Coumadin], and levothyroxine [Synthroid]. What will the nurse do?

A) Contact the provider to discuss increasing the warfarin dose.
B) Give the levothyroxine at least 4 hours before giving the orlistat.
C) Suggest that the patient avoid fatty foods while taking these medications.
D) Tell the patient to take the orlistat on an empty stomach.

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