The doctor has prescribed aspirin 325 mg daily for a client with transient ischemic attacks. The nurse knows that aspirin was prescribed to:
A. Prevent headaches
B. Boost coagulation
C. Prevent cerebral anoxia
D. Keep platelets from clumping together
Correct Answer: D. Keep platelets from clumping together
Option D: Aspirin prevents the platelets from clumping together to slow down the blood’s clotting action. It reduces the risk of recurrent stroke when used immediately after a transient ischemic attack.
Options A, B, and D: A low-dose aspirin will not prevent headaches, cerebral anoxia, and boost coagulation.