Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A 65-year-old client is admitted to the emergency department with a fractured hip. The client has chest pain and shortness of breath. The health care provider orders nitroglycerin tablets. Which should the nurse instruct the client to do?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Sublingual nitroglycerin is administered under the tongue for rapid absorption to relieve chest pain. Other methods (swallowing, chewing, or buccal placement) are incorrect for this medication.