After teaching a client about how to use translingual nitroglycerin spray, the nurse determines that the teaching was successful when the client states which of the following? Select all that apply

Question

A) "I need to shake the canister before use."
B) "I will place one to two metered doses under my tongue at the start of an attack."
C) "I'm not to use this form to prevent an attack."
D) "I should not exceed three metered doses in 15 minutes."
E) "I can spray the drug onto or under the tongue."

Answer 1

Ans: B, D, E
Feedback:
Nitroglycerin translingual spray can be used prophylactically 5 to 10 minutes prior to engaging in activities that precipitate an anginal attack. The client should not shake the canister before use. At the onset of an anginal attack, the client should spray one or two metered doses onto or under the tongue and not exceed three metered doses within 15 minutes. The client should clean the canister as directed on the package.