The nurse is preparing to administer a first dose of clopidogrel (Plavix) to a patient. As part of the history, the nurse learns that the patient has a previous history of peptic ulcers, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, and hypertension. The nurse understands that which of these conditions warrants caution with clopidogrel treatment?

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Peptic ulcer disease warrants caution with clopidogrel treatment as the medication can increase the risk of bleeding in the stomach, which can exacerbate the ulcer. The other conditions listed do not require special caution with clopidogrel treatment.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer a First Dose of Clopidogrel