Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 65%
Simulated
The nurse is educating a client who is newly diagnosed with angina about his newly prescribed nitroglycerin. The nurse understands that teaching is effective when the client makes which statement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Nitroglycerin is taken sublingually, up to three doses 5 minutes apart, for chest pain. Sildenafil is contraindicated, chewing tablets is incorrect, and glass cups expose pills to light and air, reducing potency.