A nurse is preparing a client for discharge home after an admission for bilateral pulmonary emboli. The client is prescribed warfarin in addition to regular daily medications. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Rationale: A. Consult the pharmacist about potential interactions between the client's regular medications and warfarin: Warfarin has numerous drug interactions that can increase bleeding risk or reduce effectiveness. Consulting the pharmacist ensures a thorough review of the client’s medication list for potential harmful interactions before discharge. B. Tell the client they can continue to drink cranberry juice while taking warfarin: Cranberry juice can potentiate the effects of warfarin and increase bleeding risk by interfering with its metabolism. Clients should be advised to limit or avoid cranberry products. C. Recommend the client take warfarin at the same time as other medications: Warfarin should be taken at the same time each day, but taking it with other medications may cause interactions. The timing should consider spacing it from medications that might interfere with absorption or potency. D. Advise the client that over-the-counter medications remain safe to consume as needed: Many OTC medications, especially NSAIDs, can increase bleeding risk when combined with warfarin. Clients need to check with a healthcare provider before taking any new OTC drugs.