Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
A client has with Angina has been ordered to take sublingual NTG tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Sublingual nitroglycerin (NTG) should be placed under the tongue while sitting or lying to enhance absorption and reduce risk of dizziness from vasodilation, taken at the onset of chest pain.