A patient was discharged from the hospital on warfarin sodium (Coumadin)and is now in the perinatal clinic for follow-up.Which of the following would best indicate to the nurse that goals for discharge teaching have been met?

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Warfarin therapy is monitored with the PT and INR,and in many places,the INR has replaced the PT.A therapeutic INR is 2-3.5.This patient's INR is therapeutic.Aspirin can potentiate the risk of bleeding when taken with warfarin.Green leafy vegetables contain vitamin K,which can counteract warfarin.The patient should eat a consistent amount of foods containing vitamin K and not binge occasionally.The aPTT is used to monitor heparin therapy.

A Patient Was Discharged from the Hospital on Warfarin Sodium