The nurse is preparing to discharge a client recovering from a pulmonary embolism. Which topics are appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?
Select all that apply.
A) Limit the use of over-the-counter medications.
B) Diet to include green leafy vegetables
C) Symptoms of recurrence
D) Anticoagulant administration schedule
E) Resume normal activity level.
Answer: C, D
The client being discharged after treatment for a pulmonary embolism needs to be instructed in anticoagulant therapy, avoiding green leafy vegetables because of vitamin K, adhering to the physician's prescribed activity level, and avoiding all over-the-counter medications. The nurse should instruct the client in symptoms of bleeding or recurrence of a pulmonary embolism and the schedule for anticoagulation administration.
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