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10 pts D Question 8 A patient is being discharged home with a new prescription for warfarin. What information should the nurse provide in the discharge teaching concerning this medication? SELECT ALL THAT APPLY O "Use a soft bristle tooth brush to help prevent bleeding from your gums." "Keep your blood work appointments every 2-4 weeks once the therapeutic level of warfarin is reached" "Use an electric shaver to help prevent bleeding from cuts from shaving." O "Report any excessive bruising or bleeding to your health care provider." "Increase your intake of vitamin K in order to off-set the chance of bleeding with warfarin." Nex

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Answer:Report any excessive bruising or bleeding to your healthcare providers.

Increase your intake of vitamin K in order to off set the chances of bleeding with warfarin.

( It is important to take vitamin K as it is important factor for blood clot. The warfarin is a blood thinner and hence requires same amount of vitamin K to balance the blood level.)