ATI RN
ATI Nursing 4650 Comprehensive Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
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: D
Rationale: Crushing enteric-coated aspirin would bypass its delayed-release mechanism, releasing the medication all at once and increasing the risk of gastric irritation. This response accurately explains the issue.
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