Aspirin has been prescribed for a patient following a myocardial infarction. What should the nurse include in teaching about this drug?
1. Watch for signs of bleeding, such as bruising.
2. Report any itching that develops after 7 days of taking the drug.
3. Take aspirin as a substitute for clopidrogrel (Plavix).
4. Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.
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Rationale 1: Aspirin is an antiplatelet agent, so the patient should watch for signs of bleeding.
Rationale 2: Itching is not a common side effect of aspirin therapy.
Rationale 3: Aspirin is not a substitute for clopidrogrel.
Rationale 4: No lab appointments will be made for aspirin monotherapy.
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