A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin intravenously. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to keep in mind? Select all that apply
A) Using glass bottles
B) Using non-polyvinyl chloride (PVC) infusion sets
C) Administering the drug as an IV bolus
D) Diluting the drug with normal saline
E) Using a gravity flow rate of infusion
Ans: A, B, D
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When administering IV nitroglycerin, the nurse should dilute it with normal saline or 5% dextrose in water, administer the drug by continuous infusion using an infusion pump for accuracy, and use glass IV bottles and non-PVC infusion sets. The dose is regulated based on client response.
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