A patient has been diagnosed with angina and
will be given a prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin tablets. When teaching the patient how to use sublingual nitroglycerin, the nurse will include which instruction?
a. Take up to 5 doses at 15-minute intervals for an angina attack.
b. If the tablet does not dissolve quickly, chew the tablet for maximal effect.
c. If the chest pain is not relieved after one tablet, call 911 immediately.
d. Wait 1 minute between doses of sublingual tablets, up to 3 doses.
ANS: C
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