Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 78%
Simulated
A nurse is providing teaching to a client who has angina pectoris and a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Calling 911 if pain persists after taking 3 nitroglycerin tablets 5 minutes apart is correct. Persistent pain suggests a possible myocardial infarction, requiring immediate medical intervention. The other options deviate from the standard protocol for nitroglycerin use.