A Client Has Been Advised to Take a Low-Dose Aspirin

question 12

Multiple Choice

A client has been advised to take a low-dose aspirin daily for prophylaxis of adverse cardiac events.The client states,I can't take aspirin because it upsets my stomach.Can I take ibuprofen instead?" How should the nurse respond?

• A)Ibuprofen works differently than aspirin."
• B)Ibuprofen is not safe when used with your anticoagulant therapy."
• C)Ibuprofen has no effect on blood coagulation."
• D)Taking ibuprofen will significantly increase your risk of respiratory failure."

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