Aspirin Is Ordered for a Patient Who Is Admitted with a Possible

Aspirin is ordered for a patient who is admitted with a possible stroke. Which information obtained during the admission assessment indicates that the nurse should consult with the health care provider before giving the aspirin?

A) The patient has dysphasia.
B) The patient has atrial fibrillation.
C) The patient states, "My symptoms started with a terrible headache."
D) The patient has a history of brief episodes of right-sided hemiplegia.

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