During PTCA, a patient who received a coronary artery stent is informed that she will need to take aspirin for the rest of her life. The nurse informs her that aspirin is prescribed to prevent:
A) Thrombus formation
B) Dysrhythmias
C) The onset of pain
D) Hemorrhage at the stent site
Ans: A
Feedback: Due to the increased risk of thrombus formation in the stent, the patient will start with antiplatelet therapy for 2 weeks post-procedure and follow with lifetime daily aspirin therapy.
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