A patient on high-dose aspirin for arthritis anticipates dental surgery. What instruction should the nurse provide?
1. Discontinue aspirin at least 1 week before the surgery.
2. Increase vitamin K–containing foods 1 month before the procedure.
3. Continue the current aspirin dosage or schedule.
4. Decrease the aspirin dose for 2 weeks before and 1 week after surgery.
Correct Answer: 3
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