A postpartum woman who developed deep vein thrombosis is being discharged on anticoagulant therapy. After teaching the woman about this treatment, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the woman states which of the following?
A) "I will use a soft toothbrush to brush my teeth.".
B) "I can take ibuprofen if I have any pain.".
C) "I need to avoid drinking any alcohol.".
D) "I will call my health care provider if my stools are black and tarry.".
B
Feedback:
Individuals receiving anticoagulant therapy need to avoid use of any over-the-counter products containing aspirin or aspirin-like derivatives such as NSAIDs (ibuprofen) to reduce the risk for bleeding. Using a soft toothbrush and avoiding alcohol are appropriate measures to reduce the risk for bleeding. Black, tarry stools should be reported to the health care provider.
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