When checking the orders for a patient with hemorrhagic stroke, which order would be a cause for concern for the nurse?
A) Monitoring blood pressure
B) Monitoring blood glucose levels
C) Administering an osmotic diuretic
D) Administering aspirin

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Administering aspirin is a cause for concern in a patient with hemorrhagic stroke because aspirin is an antiplatelet medication that can increase bleeding risk, which is contraindicated in hemorrhagic conditions.

When Checking the Orders for a Patient with Hemorrhagic Stroke