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?
Explanation & Rationale
A. Observing the color of urine is crucial when monitoring for adverse effects of prasugrel, as one of the potential adverse effects is bleeding. Hematuria (blood in the urine) can indicate bleeding complications, which require immediate attention. B. Assessing skin turgor is not directly related to monitoring for adverse effects of prasugrel. Skin turgor assessment is typically used to assess hydration status. C. Measuring body temperature is important for monitoring for signs of infection or inflammation but is not directly related to monitoring for adverse effects of prasugrel. D. Checking for pedal edema is not directly related to monitoring for adverse effects of prasugrel. Pedal edema may indicate issues such as fluid overload or venous insufficiency.