A patient prescribed an anticoagulant long-term engages in all of the following activities. Which activity does the nurse teach the patient to avoid?
a. Golfing
b. Bowling
c. Jumping rope
d. Walking 2 miles daily
C
Any person taking anticoagulants long-term must avoid activities that can traumatize tissue and lead to bleeding, such as contact sports (e.g., football, hockey), and activities that put extra weight and stress on the leg joints and spine (e.g., jumping rope, jogging, high impact exercise). Jumping rope can cause bleeding into the joints, especially the knee, which can lead to permanent damage.
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