The nurse has provided discharge education for a client prescribed an anticoagulant. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?

A. "I should wear a medical alert bracelet that says I'm on an anticoagulant."
B. "I need to eat more protein while I am taking this medication."
C. "I can take enteric-coated aspirin but not plain aspirin for my arthritis."
D. "I must limit my intake of vitamin C while I'm on warfarin (Coumadin)."


Answer: A

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