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1. A nurse is caring for a client who reports using the herbal medication garlic along with
prescribed warfarin. The nurse should identify that which of the following is a potential adverse
effect of taking both of these products concurrently?
• Altered renal perfusion
• Elevated blood pressure
• Increased ecchymosis- The nurse should identify that ecchymosis occurs when there is
bleeding under the skin. Additionally, the nurse should recognize that, garlic has
antiplatelets effects that can result in bleeding. When taken concurrently with an
anticoagulant, such as warfarin, there is an increased risk for bleeding.
2. A nurse is providing teaching t a client who is starting to take aspirin. The nurse should
instruct the client to monitor for which of the following findings as an adverse effect of this
medication?
• Black, tarry stools- A client who takes aspirin can have an increased risk for bleeding
because aspirin suppresses platelet aggregation. The nurse should instruct the client to
monitor for and report indications of bleeding, such as bruising, petechiae, and blood in
stools or urine.
• Nystagmus
• Dry mouth
3. A nurse is caring for a client who has an infection and is starting to take gentamicin. Which of
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