Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse administered nitroglycerin sublingually to a client who has angina pectoris and experienced chest pain. The client states that his chest pain is relieved but now he has a headache. Which of the following responses by the nurse is appropriate?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Nitroglycerin commonly causes headaches due to vasodilation, which usually lessens over time as thekkal.