A healthcare provider prescribes aspirin to a client complaining of a severe headache. Which action by the nurse will result in the fastest relief of the client's headache?

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Administering aspirin on an empty stomach will result in the fastest relief of the client's headache as it allows for faster absorption and distribution of the medication into the bloodstream. Administering the aspirin with an alkaline or high-fat food may delay absorption, while enteric-coated formulations are designed to dissolve in the intestines, resulting in slower onset of action.

A Healthcare Provider Prescribes Aspirin to a Client Complaining of a Severe