You receive a doctor's order for a patient to take Aspirin EC by mouth daily. The patient has the following medication history: diabetes type 2, peripheral vascular disease, and a permanent ileostomy. What is your next nursing action?
A. Administer the medication as ordered.
B. Crush the medication and mix it in applesauce.
C. Hold the medication and notify the doctor the patient has an ileostomy.
D. Crush the medication and mix it in pudding.