The client diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) asks the nurse, “Why do I have to take my Coumadin in the evening?” Which statement is the nurse’s best response?
1. “The medication works more effectively while you are sleeping.”
2. “The medicine should be given with the largest meal of the day.”
3. “The side effects of the Coumadin are less if you take it in the evening.”
4. “This allows for a more accurate INR level when we draw your morning labs.”
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