Question

A registered nurse teaches a nursing student about the effects of aspirin in pregnant women. Which statement made by the nursing student indicates a need for further teaching?
a. "Aspirin may reduce a fever."
b. "Aspirin may cause Reye syndrome."
c. "Aspirin may increase the risk of bleeding."
d. "Aspirin may suppress labor contractions."

Answer 1

Answer:

The correction option is B: aspirin may cause reye syndrome

Explanation:

Aspirin is not a recommended drug to take when one is pregnant except there are certain medical conditions that warrants that. Higher doses of aspirin has been associated with risk of bleeding in the infant's brain. If however taken moderately (81 mg), it can act as a pain reliever which may suppress contractions during labor. It also acts against feverish conditions.