Laboratory Manual For Human Anatomy & Physiology
4th Edition
ISBN: 9781260159363
Author: Martin, Terry R., Prentice-craver, Cynthia
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
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Chapter 42, Problem 2.1CT
A patient who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) must go off this medicine a few days prior to having surgery. Referencing yow laboratory activity on coagulation, explain why this protocol is important.
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