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CMC Cardiac Medicine Certification

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A nurse prepares a plan of care for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy. Which major side effect of this drug must a nurse prioritize?

Hemorrhage
Hypertension
Hypotension
Blood Dyscrasias

Explanation

Answer- A - The nurse caring for a patient receiving anticoagulant therapy must prioritize and take note of any signs of bleeding or hemorrhage. Major side effects of anticoagulant therapy includes: fever, chills (hypersensitivity), skin rash (hypersensitivity), hemorrhage (interference with clotting mechanisms), diarrhea (GI irritation).

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