Problem: The RN is assessing a patient who takes rivaroxaban (Xarelto) as prophylaxis for stroke. The RN notes that the patient's heart rate has been trending up and is now 122 beats per minute, while the blood pressure has been trending down and is now 86/48 mm Hg. To evaluate the reason for these changing vital signs, the nurse will assess for (select all that apply) Need Online Tutoring?
a. spontaneous ecchymosis b. epistaxis c. tachypnea d. temperature of 103.28F e. change in LOC