Which of the following client comments would indicate a need for further teaching about oral anticoagulant therapy?
a. "I only take 81 mg of aspirin a day."
b. "I should take my pills before meals."
c. "I shouldn't take vitamin C supplements."
d. "I stopped taking my feverfew."
ANS: A, B
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Correct a. and b. indicate a client misunderstanding of oral anticoagulant therapy and therefore a need for client teaching. Aspirin should not be taken with anticoagulants, because it increases the effects of these drugs. Oral anticoagulants are taken only once a day.
Incorrect c. and d. indicate client understanding of oral anticoagulant therapy, and therefore do not indicate a need for client teaching.
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