Aspirin has been prescribed for a client following a myocardial infarction. Teaching about this medication should include:
1. Take at a different time of day than warfarin.
2. Report any itching after seven days of taking.
3. Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.
4. Check with your health care provider before taking herbal remedies.
4. Check with your health care provider before taking herbal remedies.
Rationale:
Herbal remedies such as evening primrose oil, garlic, gingko biloba, or grapeseed extract can increase the effect of the aspirin. Itching is not a common side effect of aspirin therapy. Aspirin and Coumadin are not to be taken concurrently. No lab appointments will be made just for aspirin therapy.
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