A client recovering from an acute myocardial infarction is prescribed aspirin. Which teaching points should the nurse include regarding this prescription?
Select all that apply.
A) Report any itching after seven days of taking.
B) Check with your healthcare provider before taking herbal remedies.
C) Take at a different time of day than warfarin.
D) Report bleeding or bruising to the healthcare provider.
E) Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.
Answer: B, D
Herbal remedies such as evening primrose oil, garlic, gingko biloba, or grapeseed extract can increase the effect of the aspirin. Aspirin inhibits platelet aggregation and clot formation. Bleeding and bruising can occur, and should be reported to the healthcare provider. Itching is not a common side effect of aspirin therapy. Aspirin and Coumadin are not to be taken concurrently. No lab appointments will be made just for aspirin therapy.
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