A client taking enteric-coated aspirin should avoid taking it with which of the following?

The correct answer is that clients taking enteric-coated aspirin should avoid taking it with milk. Enteric-coated aspirin is designed to dissolve in the intestine rather than the stomach, which helps prevent gastrointestinal irritation. The presence of milk can interfere with this coating by potentially neutralizing stomach acid, which can prematurely dissolve the coating and lead to gastric irritation or reduced effectiveness of the medication.

Water, juice, and coffee do not have the same effect on the enteric coating and generally do not interfere with its intended action. Water is often recommended as a safe liquid to take medications with, while juice and coffee may have caffeine or acidity levels that do not react negatively with the enteric coating. Therefore, knowledge of how different beverages can interact with medications is critical for safe medication administration and therapeutic outcomes.