The Nurse Has Initiated Discharge Teaching for a Client Who

question 5

Multiple Choice

The nurse has initiated discharge teaching for a client who is to be maintained on warfarin following hospitalization for venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) . Which of the following client statements indicates that additional teaching is required?

• A)"I should reduce the amount of green, leafy vegetables that I eat."
• B)"I should wear a Medic Alert bracelet stating that I take warfarin."
• C)"I will need to have blood tests routinely to monitor the effects of the warfarin."
• D)"I will check with my health care provider before I begin or stop any medication."

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