When administering aspirin to a patient with an acute coronary syndrome, you should:
A) first check to make sure the patient is not severely hypertensive.
B) administer half the usual dose if the patient has a history of stroke.
C) have him or her chew and swallow 160 to 325 mg of baby aspirin.
D) give up to 325 mg of enteric-coated aspirin for the patient to swallow.
Answer: C) have him or her chew and swallow 160 to 325 mg of baby aspirin.
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