[Verified Answer]: Which information would the nurse include…

Which information would the nurse include when teaching a patient who is taking enteric-coated aspirin on a scheduled basis for rheumatoid arthritis? Select all that apply. If the patient has difficulty swallowing, the aspirin should be crushed and sprinkled on food or can be chewed. Aspirin should be taken with food or milk to avoid gastrointestinal upset. If the product ever smells like vinegar it should be discarded. Avoid grapefruit juice because toxicity may occur when mixed with aspirin. The patient can expect analgesic effects within 30 to 60 minutes; however, antiinflammatory effects may be delayed (occurring in about a week). The patient should avoid alcohol with aspirin because it can increase the risk for bleeding.