Which response by the patient following discharge teaching would require further teaching?
a. "I should weigh myself daily since I started on Lasix (furosemide) for my heart failure.".
b. "I need to check my blood glucose after eating.".
c. "I should take my Lanoxin (digoxin) with my morning medications.".
d. "I need my blood checked frequently now that I am on Coumadin (warfarin).".
B
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A This is a correct statement and therefore does not require further teaching.
B This statement is not correct and therefore requires further teaching.
C This is a correct statement and therefore does not require further teaching.
D This is a correct statement and therefore does not require further teaching.
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