Question

a nurse is caring for a client who is taking clopidogrel to prevent stent restenosis. the nurse should monitor the client for which of the following adverse reactions? hyperuricemia hyponatremia lymphocytopenia thrombocytopenia

Explanation:

Clopidogrel is an anti - platelet drug. One of the known adverse effects of clopidogrel is thrombocytopenia (a decrease in the number of platelets). Platelets are important for blood clotting. Hyperuricemia (high uric acid levels) is not a typical adverse reaction of clopidogrel. Hyponatremia (low sodium levels) is not a common side - effect of this drug. Lymphocytopenia (low lymphocyte count) is not a characteristic adverse reaction of clopidogrel.

Answer:

Thrombocytopenia