Aspirin has been prescribed for a patient following a myocardial infarction. What should the nurse include when teaching about this drug?
A. Report any itching that develops after seven days of taking the drug.
B. Check with your healthcare provider before taking any herbal remedies.
C. Take at a different time of day than warfarin (Coumadin).
D. Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.
Answer: B
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