Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who uses a nitroglycerine patch to treat angina. The client now has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Taking sublingual nitroglycerin at the first sign of chest pain provides rapid relief. Swallowing, improper storage, or removing the patch are incorrect.