A 25 year-old woman was recently admitted for a pulmonary embolus resulting from birth control therapy. They are prescribed warfarin daily and is preparing for discharge. What is essential for the nurse to teach the client prior to leaving the hospital?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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A 25 year-old woman was recently admitted for a pulmonary embolus resulting from birth control therapy. They are prescribed warfarin daily and is preparing for discharge. What is essential for the nurse to teach the client prior to leaving the hospital? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

To assess for increased bleeding during menstruation or signs of fatigue, dizziness or shortness of breath

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To report any signs of deep vein thrombosis such as pain the calf or redness

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To resume their birth control pills on discharge to prevent unwanted pregnancy

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The importance of having monthly INR monitoring for warfarin therapy

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