Mechanical valve replacement

Mechanical valve replacement

A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who recently underwent a mechanical valve replacement which of the following statement by the client indicates the clients correct understanding of the discharge teaching regarding warfarin anticoagulant therapy?

I do not need to take my prescribed medication for the rest of my life

Additional monitoring is not required while on the anticoagulant

I can lead a normal life while on anticoagulants no restrictions are required

I may need to modify my diet while on this medication