A client is being discharged after being treated with nitroglycerin for angina. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include in the teaching plan for the client?
A) Store the nitroglycerin capsules in a plastic container.
B) Place the nitroglycerin capsules along with other tablets.
C) Recap the container tightly after taking out the capsules.
D) Do not store nitroglycerin in a dark container.
Ans: C
Feedback:
The nurse should instruct the client to recap the container tightly after taking out the nitroglycerin capsule. This is to ensure that the potency of nitroglycerin is not lost on exposure to air. Nitroglycerin should be stored in a dark container and protected from direct light exposure. The nurse should instruct the client to never store nitroglycerin under bright sunlight or in a plastic container. Nitroglycerin deteriorates when stored in plastic containers and on exposure to air and light. The nurse should instruct the client not to store nitroglycerin along with other drugs, as it loses its potency.
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