Education of patients who are taking warfarin includes discussing their diet. Instructions include:
1. Avoiding all vitamin K-containing foods
2. Avoiding high-vitamin K-containing foods
3. Increasing intake of iron-containing foods
4. Making sure they eat 35 grams of fiber daily
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