Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 70%
Full-length
A client with coronary artery disease was discharged home with a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin to treat angina. Which statement by the client indicates that further teaching is required?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Delaying 911 after three doses (D) is dangerous; clients should call after no relief from the first dose or after three doses (5 minutes apart). Flushing (A), lying down (B), and not swallowing (C) are correct.