When administering nitroglycerin via the sublingual route, you should:
A. place the medication between the cheek and gum.
B. instruct the patient not to chew or swallow the medication.
C. slowly inject the medication into the tongue.
D. avoid allowing the medication to dissolve too slowly.
Answer: B. instruct the patient not to chew or swallow the medication.
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