What statement is the most important for the nurse to include in the teaching plan for a client who has started on a transdermal nitroglycerin patch?
a. "This medication works faster than sublingual nitroglycerin works."
b. "This medication is the strongest of any nitroglycerin preparation available."
c. "This medication should be used only when you are experiencing chest pain."
d. "This medication will work for 24 hours and you will need to change the patch daily."
Answer: d. "This medication will work for 24 hours and you will need to change the patch daily."
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