NCLEX Question of the Day
Physiological Adaptation QID 579
A patient with a history of pulmonary embolism is receiving anticoagulant therapy. The nurse should monitor for which of the following as a potential complication of this therapy?
Explanation
Anticoagulant therapy increases the risk of bleeding and hemorrhage. The nurse should monitor for signs of bleeding, such as unusual bruising, hematuria, or gastrointestinal bleeding. The other options are not directly related to anticoagulant therapy.
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