A nurse is assigned to a client that is receiving anticoagulation therapy. Which of the following instructions are appropriate to share with this client? (Select all that apply.)
a. It is safe to take OTC aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antacids as needed without notifying your physician.
b. Observe your skin, gums, urine, and stools daily, and immediately report of any signs of bleeding.
c. Take special care with shaving and with teeth brushing or dental floss.
d. Wear an identification tag or carry a card indicating the use of an anticoagulant.
e. There is no way to reverse anticoagulant therapy.
b. Observe your skin, gums, urine, and stools daily, and immediately report of any signs of bleeding.
c. Take special care with shaving and with teeth brushing or dental floss.
d. Wear an identification tag or carry a card indicating the use of an anticoagulant.
FEEDBACK:
a. Clients on anticoagulant therapy should avoid taking other medications without the physician's approval, especially OTC aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and antacids.
b. Clients on anticoagulant therapy must be instructed to observe their skin, gums, urine, and stools daily and to immediately report any signs of bleeding. .
c. Clients on anticoagulant therapy should take special care with shaving and with teeth brushing or dental floss. They should use an electric razor only. .
d. Clients on anticoagulant therapy should be instructed to wear an identification tag or carry a card indicating the use of an anticoagulant. .
e. There are reversal agents for some anticoagulant medications.
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