A prescription reads,"Aspirin 325 mg 2 tablets orally for pain." What action should the nurse take when the patient has pain?

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The nurse speaks with the provider to clarify the frequency of administering aspirin.Aspirin is generally prescribed once daily or every 4 to 6 hours with a prn designation.The nurse does not alter the prescription unless instructed by the provider,and the order already states orally.The prescriber is the person with whom the nurse must clarify the order.Aspirin is not administered whenever the patient requests it.It has a frequency of administration.

A Prescription Reads,"Aspirin 325 Mg 2 Tablets Orally for Pain