A patient who is 7-month pregnant and who has arthritis asks the nurse if she can take aspirin for pain.The nurse will tell her not to take aspirin for which reason?

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Patients should not take aspirin during the third trimester of pregnancy because it can cause premature closure of the ductus arteriosus in the fetus.It does not increase her risk of Reye's syndrome.Aspirin taken within a week of delivery will increase the risk of bleeding.It can cause gastrointestinal distress,but this is not the reason for caution.

A Patient Who Is 7-Month Pregnant and Who Has Arthritis