A client has been instructed in how to take her nitroglycerin tablets. The nurse giving her instructions knows the client understands the information when she tells her:

The correct answer is C. "I should call the doctor if three doses of the medicine do not relieve my pain.". (A) Headaches may occur after taking nitroglycerin because of vasodilation. (B) The tablets do not need to be refrigerated. The client should carry them with her. (C) The client should contact the physician if repeated doses of nitroglycerin do not relieve the (D) Nitroglycerin…

Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

Question

Options

A"I should contact my physician if I have headaches after I take this medicine."
B"I should keep the tablets in the refrigerator."
C"I should call the doctor if three doses of the medicine do not relieve my pain."
D"I should take these with water but not with milk."

How the community answered

(42 responses)

A
2% (1)
C
93% (39)
D
5% (2)

Explanation

(A) Headaches may occur after taking nitroglycerin because of vasodilation. (B) The tablets do not need to be refrigerated. The client should carry them with her. (C) The client should contact the physician if repeated doses of nitroglycerin do not relieve the (D) Nitroglycerin tablets should be dissolved under the tongue, not swallowed.

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#nitroglycerin#angina management#patient education#chest pain

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