Over the radio, medical direction has given the following order for an unstable patient you suspect of having a heart attack: "have the patient chew four baby aspirin, each one at 81 mg, and transport as soon as possible." You would show reception of this order by stating:

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The best choice is C because it accurately reflects the order given by medical direction and includes both the administration of the baby aspirin and the instruction to transport the patient as soon as possible. Options A and D are also close, but option B is incorrect as it suggests administering the full dose of aspirin all at once instead of having the patient chew them individually.

Over the Radio, Medical Direction Has Given the Following Order