Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with coronary artery disease (CAD). Which should the nurse teach the client prior to discharge?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Nitroglycerin should be stored in a dark bottle (A) to maintain potency. Swallowing (B) is incorrect (sublingual), 10 minutes (C) should be 5, and fruity odor (D) is not a potency indicator.