A clinic nurse is developing a teaching handout for patients who are prescribed warfarin (Coumadin)therapy.Which statement should be included in this information? Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Patients on warfarin should inform their dentist due to bleeding risk (A). They should avoid strenuous activities to prevent injury and bleeding (C). APTT is not monitored for warfarin therapy (B), ice is not relevant as warfarin is oral (D), and NSAIDs should be avoided due to increased bleeding risk (E).

A Clinic Nurse Is Developing a Teaching Handout for Patients