Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin transdermal patches to treat angina. The nurse should inform the client that which of the following manifestations is an adverse effect of the medication?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Headache. Nitroglycerin is a vasodilator used to treat angina by relaxing blood vessels. Headaches are a common adverse effect due to vasodilation causing increased blood flow to the brain. Ringing in the ears (A) is not a typical side effect. Nitroglycerin usually causes decreased blood pressure, not increased (C). Polyuria (D) is not a known side effect. In summary, headaches are a common adverse effect of nitroglycerin due to vasodilation, making choice B the correct answer.