“Aspirin can cause bleeding after surgery.”

“Aspirin can cause my ability to clot blood to be abnormal.”

“I need to continue to take the aspirin until the day of surgery.”

“I need to check with my doctor about the need to stop the aspirin before the scheduled surgery.”

The nurse has conducted preoperative teaching for a client scheduled for surgery in 1 week. The client has a history of arthritis and has been taking acetylsalicylic acid. The nurse determines that the client needs additional teaching if the client makes which statement?