The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus type 1 and is 2 days postop abdominal surgery. The client takes clopidrogrel (Plavix) 75 mg po daily and aspirin 81 mg po daily. In preparing...

The nurse is caring for a client who has diabetes mellitus type 1 and is 2 days postop abdominal surgery. The client takes clopidrogrel (Plavix) 75 mg po daily and aspirin 81 mg po daily. In preparing the administration of these drugs, it is most important for the nurse to first:

a. assess whether the client is having mild pain.

b. check the serum prothrombin time levels.

 c. monitor the blood pressure.

 d. ensure that the client has eaten.

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