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?

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Ibuprofen can increase the risk of bleeding, especially when taken with anticoagulants. Patients on anticoagulant therapy should avoid NSAIDs like ibuprofen and use other pain relief methods that do not increase bleeding risk.

A Postpartum Woman Who Developed Deep Vein Thrombosis Is Being