Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 83%
Simulated
The client diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease (PAD) has a new prescription for clopidogrel. What information should the nurse include when teaching the client about this medication?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Clients taking clopidogrel should be advised to call their healthcare provider if they notice that their stools are dark. This could be a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding, a potential side effect of clopidogrel.