The Nurse Has Provided Instruction to a Patient Recently Prescribed

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse has provided instruction to a patient recently prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) .Which statement by the patient indicates to the nurse the need for further teaching?

• A) "I will always wear a medical alert bracelet."
• B) "I will check with my healthcare provider before I take any OTC medications."
• C) "I will be careful when I use a knife or other sharp objects."
• D) "I will rinse my mouth with mouthwash instead of brushing my teeth."

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