Aspirin is ordered for a patient who is admitted with a possible stroke.Which information obtained during the admission assessment indicates that the nurse should consult with the physician?
A) The patient has atrial fibrillation.
B) The patient has dysphasia.
C) The patient states,"I suddenly developed a terrible headache."
D) The patient has a history of brief episodes of right hemiplegia.
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