Question

A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following client statements indicates an understandings of the teaching?

A. "I will not eat or drink anything for 1 hour after taking the medication"
B. "I will keep the pills in my plastic pill box when traveling"
C. "I will contact my doctor is the medication gives me a headache"
D. "I will sit down when I take this mediation"

Answer 1

The correct statement that indicates an understanding of the teaching is option C: "I will contact my doctor if the medication gives me a headache."

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, the correct statement that indicates an understanding of the teaching is option C: "I will contact my doctor if the medication gives me a headache."

This statement shows that the client understands the potential side effects of taking nitroglycerin, such as headaches. It is important to notify the doctor if any adverse reactions occur.