Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled for an outpatient surgical procedure and reports taking aspirin 81 mg daily, including this morning. the nurse should identify that this places the client at risk for which of the following complications? uncontrolled bleeding myocardial infarction respiratory depression decreased renal perfusion

Explanation:

Aspirin is an anti - platelet agent that inhibits platelet aggregation. Before surgery, taking aspirin can increase the risk of bleeding during and after the surgical procedure because it interferes with the normal blood - clotting process. Myocardial infarction is not a risk here as aspirin is often used to prevent it, and aspirin does not cause respiratory depression or decreased renal perfusion in this context.

Answer:

A. Uncontrolled bleeding