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Question

Three days after surgery, the client was diagnosed with a left deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, for which he was treated. The client is scheduled for discharge today and is prescribed warfarin for continuous anticoagulant therapy at home. After providing discharge instructions, the registered nurse assesses the client's understanding. For each client statement, indicate whether the nurse's teaching was effective (helped the client understand the instructions), ineffective (did not help the client understand the instructions), or unrelated (not related to the instructions). Category Effective Category Ineffective Category Unrelated Possible answers "I will use an elevated desk to stand at work instead of sitting." "I will drink plenty of water each day." "I will elevate my legs when sitting to improve circulation." "I will contact my primary health care provider if I have chest pain or shortness of breath." "I will eat a healthy diet with green leafy vegetables every other day."