A 78 y/o female patient is admitted to the hospital for pneumonia. Medications include Levaquin (Levofloxacin) 750 MG IV daily, Zestril (Lisinopril) 10 mg PO BID, APAP (Tylenol/ Acetaminophen) 325 mg PO q 4 hrs as needed for pain or fever, Lantus Insulin 10 units SQ BID, Enoxaparin (Lovenox) 40 mg SQ daily, and Novolog Insulin per sliding slide. On day 4, the patient complains of “bruising across her tummy”. Which is the most likely reason for this? geoquad The patient is on both APAP an aspirin, causing increased risk of bleeding. geoquad Insulin injections are not being rotated across different sites. geoquad Enoxaparin is being given within the heparin quadrant. geoquad The patient is elderly and increased bruising is expected.
[Expert Solution]: A 78 y/o female patient is admitted to the…
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