A 72-year-old woman has a laceration on her hand as a result of breaking a glass while washing dishes. The laceration seems relatively minor, but it continues to bleed. Which one of the following questions should give you information about why the bleeding is continuing?
A) Have you had a fever?
B) Have you been depressed lately?
C) Do you regularly take aspirin?
D) Do you know what day it is?
Ans: C) Do you regularly take aspirin?
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