When discussing warfarin anticoagulation therapy with a client, the nurse should stress the need to avoid any dietary supplement that contains:
1. Guarana.
2. Gotu Kola.
3. Garlic.
4. Glucosamine.
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Rationale: Garlic contains anticoagulation properties and can potentiate the effects of warfarin. Guarana is used to promote weight loss. Gotu Kola is used as an anti-anxiety treatment. Glucosamine is used for cartilage repair.
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