Which statement by a patient who is being discharged on anticoagulant therapy 5 days after an AAA repair and graft indicates that the discharge teaching has been effective?
A) "I will call the doctor if my temperature is higher than 38.8°C."
B) "I will tell my dentist about my anticoagulant therapy the next time I have an appointment."
C) "I should not need to take anything but acetaminophen (Tylenol) for my pain."
D) "I am eager to get home so that I can pick up my 6-year-old granddaughter."
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