Your client has started taking warfarin (Coumadin) for his atrial fibrillation. He tells you he would like a shave today. You:
1. tell him he will need to wait until his bleeding numbers stabilize.
2. provide him with a safety razor.
3. provide him with an electric razor.
4. allow him to follow his usual shaving routines.
ANS: 3
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