Plavix Teaching 880
SN instructed patient and caregiver that Plavix is used to prevent heart attacks and strokes in persons with heart disease, recent stroke and/or blood circulation disease (peripheral vascular disease). Easy bleeding/bruising, stomach upset/pain, diarrhea, and constipation may occur.
Reviewed December 2019
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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