The nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving clopidogrel (Plavix).The patient calls the nurse to report flulike symptoms.The nurse notes a heart rate of 76 beats per minute,a blood pressure of 110/76 mm Hg,and a respiratory rate of 20 breaths per minute.The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing which condition?

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Flulike symptoms are a side effect of clopidogrel.The patient has normal vital signs.Anaphylaxis is characterized by respiratory distress and hypotension.Hemorrhage is characterized by tachycardia and hypotension.

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