A client has been taking aspirin since his heart attack in 1997. The client is at risk for:
A) infection.
B) thrombophlebitis.
C) hemorrhage.
D) blood clots.
Ans: C
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Current medication use, especially use of medications that can affect coagulation status (warfarin, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, aspirin) is important and should be reported to the surgeon.
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