A patient is being discharged on long-term oral anticoagulant therapy for arterial thrombus formation in the lower extremity. What should be included in this patient's discharge instructions?
A. Slight bleeding from the nose is expected.
B. Pain in the limb is a sign of healing.
C. Take two doses of the prescribed anticoagulant if a dose is missed one day.
D. Contact the physician's office for follow-up laboratory studies.
Answer: D
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