A client prescribed 81 mg of aspirin (ASA) daily following a myocardial infarction (MI) asks the nurse why the baby dose of ASA is prescribed. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Rationale 1: The low dose of ASA (75-150 mg) used for maintenance therapy reduces the common side effects of GI distress and bleeding.
Rationale 2: Although this dose of ASA is all the client needs right now, this answer does not provide the best explanation. 
Rationale 3: A lower dose is not given for economical reasons.
Rationale 4: High doses of ASA do prevent recurrent MI, although they have more side effects.

A Client Prescribed 81 Mg of Aspirin (ASA) Daily Following