A female client is receiving an anticoagulant to prevent the formation and extension of blood clots. What instruction should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client?
A) Avoid caffeinated drinks.
B) Take the drug on an empty stomach.
C) Use a reliable contraceptive.
D) Take the drug with a glass of milk.
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the female client to use a reliable contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. The nurse need not instruct the client to avoid caffeinated drinks, take the drug on an empty stomach, or take the drug with a glass of milk.
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