The nurse suggests to the patient with angina that a daily dose of 81 mg of aspirin is an inexpensive therapy to help:
a. reduce clotting.
b. dilate coronary vessels.
c. alleviate pain associated with angina.
d. lower cholesterol.
A
Daily doses of aspirin reduce clotting by prolonging clotting time, thus helping prevent clots that can cause an MI.
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