Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia as the result of a gastrointestinal (GI) bleed. What discharge instruction should the nurse provide if this client is also prescribed aspirin 81 mg daily?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Taking aspirin with milk or food in the morning protects the stomach lining, reducing the risk of GI bleeding in a client with a history of GI bleed.