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The nurse is providing care for a client that had an endarterectomy one month ago. The nurse explains the reason that clopidogrel (Plavix) is being prescribed. The nurse concludes that the teaching is understood when the client says, "The medication will:1.Limit inflammation around my incision."2.Help prevent further clogging of my arteries."3.Lower the slight fever I have had since surgery."4.Reduce the discomfort I feel at the surgical incision."

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Answer:

Help prevent further clogging of my arteries.

Explanation:

Clopidogrel are blood thinners that can prevent stroke, heart attack, and other heart problems.People take blood thinners to prevent the formation of blood clots and reduce their risk of heart attack, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Blood clots can cause different types of heart disease. People can also develop heart disease if they have atherosclerosis, which is a buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries.