A postpartal patient is receiving heparin as treatment for thrombophlebitis. What should the nurse instruct the patient about breastfeeding during this time?
A) Breastfeeding can continue.
B) The baby will need weekly blood work.
C) The effect of anticoagulants is counteracted by infant gastric juices.
D) All anticoagulants pass in breast milk so breastfeeding will have to stop.
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