The nurse has initiated discharge teaching for a client who is to be maintained on warfarin following hospitalization for venous thrombo-embolism (VTE). Which of the following client statements indicates that additional teaching is required?
A)"I should reduce the amount of green, leafy vegetables that I eat."
B)"I should wear a Medic Alert bracelet stating that I take warfarin."
C)"I will need to have blood tests routinely to monitor the effects of the warfarin."
D)"I will check with my health care provider before I begin or stop any medication."

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Clients taking warfarin are taught to follow a consistent diet with regard to foods that are high in vitamin K, such as green, leafy vegetables. The other client statements are accurate.

The Nurse Has Initiated Discharge Teaching for a Client Who