Question

A client having a surgical procedure takes aspirin 325 mg daily for prevention of platelet aggregation. When should the client stop taking the aspirin before the surgery?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is - 7 to 8 days before.

Explanation:

Prevention of platelet aggregation is a major concern prior to the surgery so it is normally advised t take aspirin. In this case client is also advised for aspirin 325mg as platelet therapy.

It is advised to stop the anti platelet therapy in order to stop the chances of increased blood loss during surgical process, that could be on high risk in present of aspiring therapy.

Thus, the correct answer is - 7 to 8 days before.