You are on scene with a 55-year-old male who has had a previous stroke. He is currently complaining of chest pain. Per your protocol, the patient should receive an aspirin orally. Which of the following is important to verify before administration of this oral medication?
a. Ability of the patient to recite the dose of the aspirin
b. Ability of the patient to swallow an oral medication
c. Adequate aspirin for the remainder of your shift
d. Adequate water to wash down the pill
Answer: b. Ability of the patient to swallow an oral medication
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