The nurse has an order to give a newly ordered dose of ticlopidine (Ticlid)to a client.The nurse checks the client's medical record to be sure the client does not have a history of which of the following?

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Ticlopidine (Ticlid) can cause liver dysfunction, so the nurse should check the patient's medical history to ensure they do not have a pre-existing liver disease that could be further compromised by the medication. Pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis are not contraindications for ticlopidine, while diabetes mellitus may require closer monitoring of blood glucose levels while taking ticlopidine.

The Nurse Has an Order to Give a Newly Ordered