Which statement by a patient at risk for excessive bleeding indicates that more teaching is needed?
A) "I will brush my teeth with a soft toothbrush."
B) "I need to avoid playing football with my children."
C) "Stool softeners will help me avoid straining."
D) "I have a new pair of sandals that I bought to wear this summer."
D) "I have a new pair of sandals that I bought to wear this summer."
Explanation: A) Patients who are at risk of excessive bleeding need to be educated about their condition and provided with instructions about preventing bleeding. These are commonly called bleeding precautions and include such recommendations as using a soft toothbrush, wearing shoes at all times, avoiding contact sports, and using stool softeners to prevent straining.
B) Patients who are at risk of excessive bleeding need to be educated about their condition and provided with instructions about preventing bleeding. These are commonly called bleeding precautions and include such recommendations as using a soft toothbrush, wearing shoes at all times, avoiding contact sports, and using stool softeners to prevent straining.
C) Patients who are at risk of excessive bleeding need to be educated about their condition and provided with instructions about preventing bleeding. These are commonly called bleeding precautions and include such recommendations as using a soft toothbrush, wearing shoes at all times, avoiding contact sports, and using stool softeners to prevent straining.
D) Patients who are at risk of excessive bleeding need to be educated about their condition and provided with instructions about preventing bleeding. These are commonly called bleeding precautions and include such recommendations as using a soft toothbrush, wearing shoes at all times, avoiding contact sports, and using stool softeners to prevent straining.
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