Question

The nurse has completed medication education with the patient who is receiving nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) as therapy for angina. The nurse determines that additional teaching is necessary when the patient makes which statement

Answer 1

2. "Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, call 911

Step-by-step explanation:

At the initial onset of chest pain, sublingual nitroglycerin is administered and if the pain persists after the initial dose, the patient should seek emergency medical assistance for more definitive diagnosis and care. Options 1, 3, and 4 are incorrect. Nitro- glycerin sublingual dosing should not be swallowed, and no more than one tablet is administered at a time. Trying to reach the health care provider may cause unnecessary delays in treatment.