The patient takes anticoagulants. Which instruction is most important for the nurse to include on the patient's care plan? "Teach the patient to:
1) use an electric razor for shaving."
2) apply skin moisturizer."
3) use less soap when bathing."
4) floss teeth daily."
ANS: 1
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