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Which instructions should the nurse include for a client starting warfarin? Select all that apply.
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Correct answers: C, D, E
Consistent vitamin K intake keeps INR stable, black stools may signal GI bleeding, and soft toothbrushes reduce gum bleeding. Aspirin increases bleeding risk, and missed doses are never doubled.
Source: FDA label: Coumadin (warfarin), DailyMed (patient counseling)
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