A patient is taking warfarin sodium. The nurse will reinforce teaching by telling the patient that he should watch for
1. bleeding.
2. pain.
3. headache.
4. rash.
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Increased risk for bleeding is the important adverse effect to teach to patients taking warfarin sodium.
Rationale 2: Pain occurs with some antiplatelet drugs.
Rationale 3: Headaches are not common.
Rationale 4: Rash is not common.
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