A Client Asks Why Aspirin Has Been Prescribed Even Though

question 9

Multiple Choice

A client asks why aspirin has been prescribed even though pain is not being experienced.What should the nurse respond to this client?

• A) "It dilates blood vessels."
• B) "It dissolves clots in the body."
• C) "It keeps blood pressure within normal range."
• D) "It stops the mechanism that makes blood clots."

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