The Physician Orders Enteric -Coated Aspirin, 81 Mg Every Day

The physician orders enteric -coated aspirin, 81 mg every day, for the client with a nasogastric tube. What is the priority action by the nurse?

A) Crush the tablet, dissolve it in 30 mL of water and administer through the tube.
B) Substitute plain aspirin, dissolve it in 30 mL of water, and administer through the tube.
C) Withhold the medication and contact the physician.
D) Put the tablet in the tube, "milk" it down the tube, and then flush the tube with 60 mL of water.