Included in the Teaching Plan for Clients Receiving Warfarin (Coumadin)therapy

question 17

Multiple Choice

Included in the teaching plan for clients receiving warfarin (Coumadin) therapy will be: (Select all that apply.)

• A)Place ice at the injection site if stinging or burning occurs.
• B)Report to the lab for testing of activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT).
• C)Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while taking warfarin (Coumadin).
• D)Avoid strenuous activities.

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