Alice experiences periods of angina, and she places a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet under her tongue as directed by her physician. After 5 minutes, she does not feel any relief. What step should be taken next?
A. She should swallow the nitroglycerin tablet for better absorption.
B. She should seek medical assistance immediately.
C. She should place another sublingual nitroglycerin tablet under her tongue.
D. None of the above are correct.
Answer: C
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