The physician orders enteric-coated aspirin, 300 mg every day, for the patient with a nasogastric tube. What is the priority action by the nurse?
A. Crush the tablet and administer through the tube.
B. Put the tablet in the tube and "milk" it down the tube.
C. Withhold the medication and contact the physician.
D. Substitute plain aspirin and administer through the tube.
Answer: C
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