The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient who is taking nitroglycerin. Which of these actions should be included if chest pain occurs?
a. Take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved.
b. Take 2 tablets every 2 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved.
c. Take 2 tablets every 3 hours for four doses until pain is relieved.
d. Take 3 tablets every 3 minutes for four doses until pain is relieved.
ANS: A
Take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved. If pain is not relieved, call 911.
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