The nurse has initiated discharge teaching for a patient who is to be maintained on warfarin following hospitalization for DVT.The nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the patient makes which of the following statements?

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Warfarin interacts with vitamin K, which is found in high amounts in green, leafy vegetables. Patients on warfarin should not change their diets without consulting their healthcare provider, as it can affect the effectiveness of the medication. The other statements indicate appropriate understanding of warfarin and its management.

The Nurse Has Initiated Discharge Teaching for a Patient Who