The nurse is caring for a client who has been prescribed an enteric-coated aspirin for myocardial infarction (MI) prophylaxis. What should be included in the teaching plan?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: The correct answer is D: It should not be chewed or crushed. Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to bypass the stomach and dissolve in the intestines to prevent stomach irritation. Chewing or crushing it can destroy the coating, leading to stomach irritation. Aspirin should not be cut into pieces to ensure the full dose is taken. It is not available in liquid form, so choice C is incorrect. Choice B is incorrect as the enteric coating must not be opened to prevent stomach irritation.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A: Clean the perineal area from the front to back. This is important to prevent the spread of bacteria from the anal area to the vaginal area, reducing the risk of urinary tract infections. Cleaning from back to front can introduce harmful bacteria from the rectum to the urethra, leading to infections. Choice B is incorrect because gloves are not necessary for routine perineal care unless there are specific infection control measures required. Choice C is incorrect as the perineal area should be cleaned with warm water and mild soap, not bathed. Choice D is incorrect because suppository medication should be inserted after perineal care to ensure cleanliness and effectiveness.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Deductive. Deductive reasoning starts with a general premise and applies it to specific situations to reach a logical conclusion. In this scenario, the nurse is using deductive reasoning by beginning with the big picture (general premise) and anticipating specific findings (applying the premise to specific situations). Inductive reasoning (choice A) starts with specific observations to form a general conclusion, which is the opposite of what the nurse is doing. "Careful reasoning" (choice C) and "Critical reasoning" (choice D) are vague terms that do not specifically describe the type of logical reasoning being used by the nurse in the given situation.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: During the Middle Ages, nursing was largely performed by monks and nuns in religious institutions like monasteries and convents, as healthcare was closely tied to the church.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Nursing theories historically provided a basis for interventions, helping to professionalize and structure nursing practice.