Which instruction is most appropriate for a patient taking aspirin for pain relief?
Correct answer: A. Report black, tarry stools or vomiting blood
- A. Report black, tarry stools or vomiting blood
- B. Take the medicine with alcohol to improve absorption
- C. Stop the medicine only if mild stomach upset occurs
- D. Expect increased clotting because aspirin activates platelets
Explanation
Aspirin can irritate the gastric mucosa and inhibit platelet aggregation, so gastrointestinal bleeding must be reported promptly. Alcohol increases gastric irritation, and aspirin decreases rather than increases platelet clotting.
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