Results in loss of blood and low albumin level

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The patient is taking warfarin, a drug that is highly protein-bound. The patient is involved in an accident that results in loss of blood and a low albumin level. Which consideration would be appropriate regarding the patient's warfarin?

1. Consider increasing the warfarin dose to maintain effective concentration.

2. Consider decreasing the warfarin to balance the expected increase in free drug.

3. Consider adding a diuretic to increase excretion of free drugs.

4. Consider adding a drug that will decrease the half-life of the warfarin.

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