Patient instructed LOVENOX®, like all medications, may have side effects. The most common include mild reactions or irritation, pain, bruising, and redness of the skin where you have the injection.
SN advised patient on proper position to adminsiter Lovenox (lie down during injection). Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN advised patient on some serious adverse effect of Lovenox such as: atrial fibrillation, heart failure, skin necrosis, hemorrhage, intracranial hemorrhage, paraplegia, and pneumonia.
SN advised patient to avoid concurrent anticoagulants, such as NSAID's and aspirin without healthcare professional approval. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.
SN explained to patient that Lovenox may cause edema, diarrhea, hematoma, confusion, pain, dyspnea, or fever. Patient verbalized understanding of instructions given.