Saturday, December 26, 2009

Oral Anti-Coagulants Care

CARE OF CLIENTS TAKING ORAL ANTICOAGULANTS


1. Medicate same time every day
2. Wear medical identification jewelry: wearer takes anticoagulants
3. Use a soft toothbrush
4. Do not use a straight razor; use an electric razor
5. Avoid alcohol
6. Report any signs of bleeding, red or black bowel movements, headaches, rashes, red or pink-tinged urine, sputum
7. Avoid trauma Monitor levels of the anticoagulant in the blood

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