Which of the following nursing interventions would be used if a patient was put under bleeding precautions? (Select all that apply.)
a. Avoid injections as appropriate.
b. Encourage the patient to eat foods high in calcium and vitamin C.
c. Use a soft toothbrush or toothettes for oral care.
d. Provide a therapeutic mattress and pad side rails.
e. Use an electric razor for shaving.
A, C, D, E
Bleeding precautions include all of these options except encouraging the patient to eat foods high in calcium and vitamin C. Rather, patients should be instructed to increase intake of foods rich in vitamin K.
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