Which Information Should Be Taught to Patients Starting on Anticoagulant

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which information should be taught to patients starting on anticoagulant therapy? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Increase the dose of Aspirin for better therapy.
• B) Take medication at the same time each day.
• C) Report to physician cuts that do not stop bleeding with direct pressure.
• D) No restrictions for food or drink.
• E) Report for prescribed blood tests (PTT, INR, CBC, blood sugar).

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