A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache. Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?
1. A headache indicates a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin.
2. The client will not have a headache if the nitroglycerin is taken with a high-fat meal.
3. Nitroglycerin does not cause a headache.
4. The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache.
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Rationale 1: The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache.
Rationale 2: Nitroglycerin causes dilation of vessels in the head, which leads to headache.
Rationale 3: The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache.
Rationale 4: Because nitroglycerin can dilate vessels in the head, headache is common, and can be persistent and severe.
Global Rationale: Because nitroglycerin can dilate vessels in the head, headache is common, and can be persistent and severe. The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache. Nitroglycerin causes dilation of vessels in the head, which leads to headache. The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache.
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