When caring for a client who has experienced an acute myocardial infarction, the nurse would question which of the following prescriptions?
a. 325 mg enteric-coated aspirin stat
b. 2 mg intravenous morphine sulfate stat
c. initiate nitroglycerin 5 mcg/min IV
d. administer oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation >90%
ANS: A
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A Correct: Nonenteric coated aspirin should be used for more rapid absorption.
B Incorrect: This is an appropriate prescription.
C Incorrect: This is an appropriate prescription.
D Incorrect: This is an appropriate prescription.
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