A nurse is preparing to administer warfarin to a client who has chronic atrial fibrillation.Which of the following laboratory values should the nurse monitor prior to administering the medication?

Choice B rationale

Dimming the lighting in the client's room helps reduce photophobia and headaches, which are common symptoms in viral meningitis.

Choice A rationale

Monitoring temperature every 6 hours is not as frequent as needed. Frequent monitoring is crucial due to the risk of rapid changes in condition.

Choice C rationale

Contact precautions are not necessary for viral meningitis, as it is not as contagious as bacterial meningitis. Standard precautions are generally sufficient.

Choice D rationale

Measuring intake and output every 8 hours is standard, but it is not specific to the needs of a viral meningitis patient like controlling environmental stimuli.

Choice A rationale

Leaving the television on in the client's room can cause confusion and agitation in clients with dementia, leading to an increased risk of falls.

Choice B rationale

Applying a motion sensor mat to the client's bed is an effective way to alert staff if the client attempts to get out of bed, thereby reducing the risk of falls.

Choice C rationale

Raising all four side rails can be considered a form of restraint and can increase the risk of injury if the client attempts to climb over them.

Choice D rationale

Moving the overbed table away from the bed removes a potential source of support for the client when they attempt to get up, increasing the risk of falls. .