Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 87%
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The nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who had a total knee replacement and has a new prescription for enoxaparin. Which of the following information should the nurse reinforce?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Mild bruising or redness is an expected side effect of enoxaparin. Black stools indicate possible bleeding, and ibuprofen increases bleeding risk. Vitamin K restriction is not necessary.