Nurse (b)(6) checked patient's pt/inr using coaguchek xs machine and obtained an inr reading of 4.1.She called md who ordered her to check inr result using coaguchek machine: 4.1.Inr result using venipuncture: 2.9.Both were performed on (b)(6) 2018.Patient is also taking amiodarone which may impact pt/inr results.Check pt/inr using venipuncture.Rn performed venipuncture and took the vial to alexian brothers hospital laboratory.The results were faxed at 5:25 pm and the inr was 2.9.Md was notified and he decreased the warfarin dose to 4mg.The coaguchek machine was returned to the manufacturer on (b)(6) 2018.
|