ATI RN
ATI 110 Fundamentals Exam 1 Questions
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A nurse is caring for a client who has difficulty swallowing medications and is prescribed enteric-coated aspirin PO once daily. The client asks if the medication can be crushed to make it easier to swallow. Which of the following responses should the nurse provide?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B. Crushing enteric-coated aspirin can lead to stomachache or indigestion because the coating is designed to protect the stomach lining from irritation. By crushing it, the medication can be released too quickly, causing irritation.
Choice A is incorrect because it focuses on the timing of medication release rather than the potential harm of crushing it.
Choice C is incorrect as adding ice cream does not address the issue of medication safety.
Choice D is incorrect as it does not provide a specific reason why crushing is unsafe.
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