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ATI Pharmacology Quiz 25E Questions
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A nurse is collecting data from a client who is receiving clopidogrel following the placement of a cardiac stent. Which of the following findings should the nurse identify as an adverse effect of this medication?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Black stools. Clopidogrel is an antiplatelet medication commonly used after cardiac stent placement. Its adverse effect includes gastrointestinal bleeding, which can manifest as black, tarry stools due to upper GI bleeding. Hypothermia (
A) and hypotension (
B) are not typically associated with clopidogrel. Constipation (
D) is not a common adverse effect of this medication.
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