Lovenox Teaching 2577
Instructed patient Call 911 anytime you think you may need emergency care. For example, call if: You passed out (lost consciousness). You have signs of severe bleeding, such as: A severe headache that is different from past headaches. Vomiting blood or what looks like coffee grounds. Passing maroon or very bloody stools.
Reviewed June 2020
Reviewed for general reference only. Adapt to your patient, agency policy, and scope of practice.
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