A patient with suspected myocardial infarction is seen in the emergency department. The nurse is preparing to administer 325 mg of aspirin. The nurse will perform which action?

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When administering aspirin for myocardial infarction, the nurse should ask the patient to chew the tablet to facilitate rapid absorption. Aspirin is not effective if given in an enteric-coated form, and placing it under the patient's tongue or giving it with water will not enhance absorption.

A Patient with Suspected Myocardial Infarction Is Seen in the Emergency