A patient with PAD has a new prescription for clopidogrel (Plavix) .Which information should the nurse include when teaching the patient about this medication?
A) "Call if you notice that your stools are black or have blood in them."
B) "Take the clopidogrel on an empty stomach as soon as you get up."
C) "Change position slowly to avoid dizziness while you are taking clopidogrel."
D) "You should never use aspirin while you are taking clopidogrel."
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