The nurse is preparing to discharge a client recovering from a pulmonary embolism (PE). Which topics should the nurse to include in the teaching session? Select all that apply.
A)Limit the use of over-the-counter medications
B)Diet to include green leafy vegetables
C)Symptoms of recurrence
D)Anticoagulant administration schedule
E)Resume normal activity level

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A)The nurse should instruct the client in symptoms of bleeding or recurrence of a PE and the schedule for anticoagulation administration. The client being discharged after treatment for a PE needs to be instructed in avoiding all over-the-counter medications, avoiding green leafy vegetables because of vitamin K, and adhering to the physician's prescribed activity level.
B)The nurse should instruct the client in symptoms of bleeding or recurrence of a PE and the schedule for anticoagulation administration. The client being discharged after treatment for a PE needs to be instructed in avoiding all over-the-counter medications, avoiding green leafy vegetables because of vitamin K, and adhering to the physician's prescribed activity level.
C)The nurse should instruct the client in symptoms of bleeding or recurrence of a PE and the schedule for anticoagulation administration. The client being discharged after treatment for a PE needs to be instructed in avoiding all over-the-counter medications, avoiding green leafy vegetables because of vitamin K, and adhering to the physician's prescribed activity level.
D)The nurse should instruct the client in symptoms of bleeding or recurrence of a PE and the schedule for anticoagulation administration. The client being discharged after treatment for a PE needs to be instructed in avoiding all over-the-counter medications, avoiding green leafy vegetables because of vitamin K, and adhering to the physician's prescribed activity level.
E)The nurse should instruct the client in symptoms of bleeding or recurrence of a PE and the schedule for anticoagulation administration. The client being discharged after treatment for a PE needs to be instructed in avoiding all over-the-counter medications, avoiding green leafy vegetables because of vitamin K, and adhering to the physician's prescribed activity level.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Discharge a Client Recovering from a Pulmonary