The nurse has provided discharge instructions to a client being placed on long-term anticoagulant therapy with warfarin (Coumadin). Adequate learning would be evident if the client makes which of the following statements? Select all that apply.

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The client should inform their dentist about taking Coumadin due to the risk of bleeding (A). Regular blood level checks are necessary to monitor the effectiveness and safety of warfarin therapy (D). Reporting signs of bleeding, such as blood in urine or stool, is crucial as it may indicate excessive anticoagulation (E).

The Nurse Has Provided Discharge Instructions to a Client Being