Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 62%
Simulated
A nurse is teaching a client who has a new prescription for nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for treating angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Place the tablet under the tongue until dissolved. This instruction is correct because nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are meant to be absorbed under the tongue for rapid relief of angina symptoms. Placing the tablet under the tongue allows for quick absorption into the bloodstream.
Choice A is incorrect because taking a tablet every 10 minutes is not recommended and can lead to overdose. Choice C is incorrect because nitroglycerin tablets should be stored in the original container at room temperature, not in the refrigerator. Choice D is incorrect because calling 911 after 30 minutes is too long; the patient should seek immediate help if pain persists after 5 minutes of taking a tablet.
Choice A is incorrect because taking a tablet every 10 minutes is not recommended and can lead to overdose. Choice C is incorrect because nitroglycerin tablets should be stored in the original container at room temperature, not in the refrigerator. Choice D is incorrect because calling 911 after 30 minutes is too long; the patient should seek immediate help if pain persists after 5 minutes of taking a tablet.