The nurse should instruct clients using nitroglycerin translingual spray to:
a. spray the medication into the mouth while lying supine.
b. hold the spray orifice as close to the mouth as possible.
c. inhale slowly with each dose sprayed onto the tongue.
d. inhale the medication through both the nose and mouth.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: This would not allow the spray to be held upright.
B Correct: This is appropriate instruction.
C Incorrect: Translingual spray should not be inhaled.
D Incorrect: Translingual spray should not be inhaled.
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