Nurse Ron is caring for a male client taking an anticoagulant. The nurse should teach the client to:
A. Report incidents of diarrhea
B. Avoid foods high in vitamin K
C. Use a straight razor when shaving
D. Take aspirin for pain relief
Correct Answer: B. Avoid foods high in vitamin K
The client should avoid consuming large amounts of vitamin K because vitamin K can interfere with anticoagulation.
Option A: The client may need to report diarrhea but it doesn’t have the effect of taking an anticoagulant.
Option C: An electric razor-not a straight razor-should be used to prevent cuts that cause bleeding.
Option D: Aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding; acetaminophen should be used for pain relief.