Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Nitroglycerin causes a tingling sensation, indicating absorption. Tablets are kept in dark containers, taken every 5 minutes for pain, and not swallowed.