A man is receiving heparin subcutaneously. The patient has dementia and lives at home with a part-time caretaker. The nurse is most concerned about which side e

A man is receiving heparin subcutaneously. The patient has dementia and lives at home with a part-time caretaker. The nurse is most concerned about which side effect of heparin?

1. Back Pain
2. Fever and Chills
3. Risk for Bleeding
4. Dizziness

Ans: 3. Risk for Bleeding
Correct – A confused patient is at risk for injuring themselves and at risk for hemorrhage should an injury occur