A client, status post recurrent transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), has been prescribed acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin) therapy and a platelet aggregate inhibitor to reduce the risk of recurrence and to prevent thrombosis. What instructions should the nurse provide to this client about taking aspirin?
a. Aspirin should be administered with food or milk.
b. Aspirin should be administered on an empty stomach.
c. Aspirin should not be administered within 2 hours of meals.
d. Enteric-coated aspirin can be crushed or chewed to reduce gastric irritation.
a. Aspirin should be administered with food or milk.
FEEDBACK:
a. Advise client to take aspirin with food, milk, antacid, or a large glass of water to reduce unpleasant GI reactions.
b. Aspirin should not be administered on an empty stomach. .
c. This is not the correct instruction. .
d. Enteric-coated aspirin cannot be crushed or chewed. .
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