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Aspirin: Indications, Contraindications, and Nursing Responsibilities by Ryan Miranda is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Aspirin is used to reduce fever, relieve mild to moderate pain, and reduce inflammation. It works by irreversibly inhibiting the COX-1 enzyme and preventing prostaglandin production. Nurses should check orders, administer aspirin with food to reduce GI side effects, and educate patients on proper administration and potential side effects like nausea, bleeding, and allergic reactions. Patients taking aspirin should be monitored for signs of toxicity.
- Author
- Ryan Miranda
- Language
- EN