In caring for a client who underwent renal angioplasty and stent placement, the nurse would anticipate administering a(n)
A) antiplatelet agent.
B) aminoglycoside antibiotic.
C) beta-adrenergic blocker.
D) diuretic.

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If a stent is placed, an antiplatelet agent or anticoagulant may be prescribed to minimize the risk of acute thrombosis in the post-angioplasty client.

In Caring for a Client Who Underwent Renal Angioplasty and Stent