A client with thrombotic stroke is administered ticlopidine. The nurse would assess the client for which of the following?
A) Dyspepsia
B) Dyspnea
C) Hematoma
D) Bradycardia
Ans: A
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The nurse should monitor for dyspepsia in the client who has been administered ticlopidine. Hematoma is an adverse reaction to heparin. Dyspnea is an adverse reaction to protamine sulfate and treprostinil. Bradycardia is an adverse reaction to protamine sulfate.
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