Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 71%
Simulated
The nurse has finished teaching a patient diagnosed with chronic stable angina about the use of sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat). Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Calling an ambulance if chest pain persists after three nitroglycerin doses 5 minutes apart indicates understanding of the need for emergency care for potential myocardial infarction.