The LPN is assisting in the care of a client who is recovering from a myocardial infarction and was newly started on clopidogrel (Plavix). The nurse would include which of the following statements in the client teaching?
A. "You will need to have weekly blood tests done to follow your clotting and bleeding times."
B. "This medication helps prevent platelets from sticking together and forming clots."
C. "You should avoid taking any over the counter medications with acetaminophen (Tylenol)."
D. "Clopidogrel prevents clotting by interfering with the factors involved in the bleeding cascade."
B
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