Which statement, made by the client who is taking warfarin (Coumadin) daily to prevent blood clots from forming in deep veins, indicates a need for further discussion regarding this therapy?
A. "I have been eating more salads and other green, leafy vegetables to prevent con-stipation."
B. "I have two pairs of antiembolic stockings so that one pair can be washed each day."
C. "Instead of a safety razor, I have been using an electric shaver to shave."
D. "On hot days, I make sure I drink at least two quarts of water."
A
Vitamin K, present in green, leafy vegetables, increases blood clotting by increasing the synthesis of specific clotting factors in the liver. Warfarin is a vitamin K antagonist. Ingestion of large amounts of vitamin K can counteract the therapeutic effects of warfarin.
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