An older female patient with a history of deep vein thrombosis is prescribed daily anticoagulant therapy. Which foods should the nurse instruct the patient to monitor to ensure the effectiveness of the medication regimen?
A) Foods high in saturated fat such as bacon and butter
B) Foods high in salt and nitrates such as processed meat
C) Foods high in complex carbohydrates such as bread and rice
D) Foods high in vitamin K such as asparagus and green leafy vegetables
D
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Foods high in vitamin K can induce clotting and minimize the effectiveness of anticoagulant medications. Foods high in saturated fat, salt, nitrates, and complex carbohydrates do not interact with anticoagulant medication.
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