Following a cardiac catheterization and placement of a stent in the right coronary artery, the nurse administers prasugrel to the client. To monitor for adverse effects from the medication, which assessment is most important for the nurse to include in this client's plan of care?

Choice A rationale Pedal edema is an assessment related to heart failure or peripheral vascular disease but is not specifically connected to the adverse effects of prasugrel, which is an antiplatelet medication that primarily affects blood clotting processes. Choice B rationale Measuring body temperature can help detect infections or fever, but it is not a primary assessment for the adverse effects of prasugrel. The medication's adverse effects are more closely related to bleeding risks. Choice C rationale Prasugrel, an antiplatelet medication, increases the risk of bleeding. Observing the color of urine can help detect hematuria, an indication of internal bleeding, making it a critical assessment for clients taking this medication. Choice D rationale Assessing skin turgor is generally used to evaluate hydration status, not to monitor for adverse effects of prasugrel. This assessment would not provide relevant information about bleeding risks associated with prasugrel use.