The Nurse Has Started Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse has started discharge teaching for a patient who is to continue warfarin (Coumadin) following hospitalization for venous thromboembolism (VTE) .The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the patient says which of the following?

• A) "I should get a Medic Alert device stating that I take Coumadin."
• B) "I should reduce the amount of green, leafy vegetables that I eat."
• C) "I will need routine blood tests to monitor the effects of the Coumadin."
• D) "I will check with my health care provider before I begin any new medications."

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