Aspirin Has Been Prescribed for a Patient Following a Myocardial

question 29

Multiple Choice

Aspirin has been prescribed for a patient following a myocardial infarction. What should the nurse include in teaching about this drug?

• A)Check with your healthcare provider before taking any herbal remedies.
• B)Report any itching that develops after seven days of taking the drug.
• C)Take at a different time of day than warfarin (Coumadin).
• D)Do not skip any scheduled appointments to have blood drawn for labs.

---

Definitions:

Mission Assignment

A specific task or duty assigned to a person or team as part of a broader project or goal.

Identity Status

Refers to the phase in the development of self-identity, where individuals explore and make decisions regarding their personal beliefs, career choices, and relationships.

Political Beliefs

The convictions or opinions an individual holds regarding political subjects and governance.

Gender Identity

A person's internal sense of their own gender, whether male, female, a blend of both, neither, or any other gender, independent of biological sex.