A client with recurrent angina is being treated with aspirin, 81 mg/day. When the client asks why the aspirin is needed, the best response by the nurse is to say "Aspirin
a. keeps platelets from sticking together and forming a clot."
b. prevents the fever that goes along with angina."
c. treats the pain of angina without dropping your blood pressure."
d. will reduce the inflammation in your heart."
A
Aspirin is used both in acute events and for long-term therapy for its antiplatelet aggregate ef-fects. One aspirin a day would not be effective for pain, inflammation, or fever relief.
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