The nurse has provided discharge education for a client prescribed an anticoagulant. Which statement made by the client indicates an understanding of the information?

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Wearing a medical alert bracelet is important for clients taking anticoagulants to alert healthcare providers in case of an emergency or if they need to undergo a procedure. The other statements are incorrect: eating more protein is not necessary while taking anticoagulants, enteric-coated aspirin and plain aspirin are both blood thinners and should not be taken without consulting a healthcare provider, and there is no need to limit vitamin C intake while on warfarin.

The Nurse Has Provided Discharge Education for a Client Prescribed