The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving clopidogrel (Plavix). The patient calls the nurse to report flulike symptoms
The nurse notes a heart rate of 76 beats per minute, a blood pressure of 110/76 mm Hg, and a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?
a. Anaphylaxis
b. An expected drug side effect
c. Hemorrhage
d. Possible myocardial infarction
ANS: B
Flulike symptoms are a side effect of clopidogrel. The patient has normal vital signs. Anaphylaxis is characterized by respiratory distress and hypotension. Hemorrhage is characterized by tachycardia and hypotension.
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