The nurse notes that a patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus is not prescribed aspirin 81 mg as recommended for the prevention of cardiovascular complications. What information in the patient's health history should the nurse use to understand why this medication has not been prescribed for the patient?
A) Patient receives a vitamin B12 injection every month.
B) Patient admitted for gastrointestinal bleeding 3 months ago.
C) Patient prescribed warfarin (Coumadin) 2.5 mg by mouth every day.
D) Patient treated for chronic alcoholism and liver cirrhosis the past year.
E) Patient develops a rash and urticaria when taking medications with sulfa.
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