The client is complaining of a severe headache. The physician orders aspirin. Which action by the nurse will result in the fastest relief of the client's headache?

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Administering the aspirin on an empty stomach will result in the fastest relief of the client's headache because it allows for quicker absorption of the medication into the bloodstream. Administering the aspirin with an alkaline food or a high-fat food may slow down the absorption of the medication, while administering it in an enteric-coated formulation may also result in a slower onset of action.

The Client Is Complaining of a Severe Headache