Aspirin has been prescribed for a patient following a myocardial infarction. What should the nurse include in teaching about this drug?
A) Watch for signs of bleeding, such as bruising.
B) Report any itching that develops after 7 days of taking the drug.
C) Take aspirin as a substitute for clopidrogrel (Plavix) .
D) Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.
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