The nurse is teaching a client with angina about taking nitroglycerin (NTG) tablets. What should the nurse include in this teaching?
1. Take the tablet with a large glass of water.
2. Call 911 if pain is not relieved after taking one pill.
3. Place a tablet under the tongue as soon as chest pain starts.
4. Discard any tablets if they produce a tingling sensation.
Answer: 3
1. Nitroglycerin is a sublingual medication that should not be taken with water.
2. Emergency assistance should be obtained if pain is not relieved after taking 3 doses.
3. The medication should be taken at the onset of chest pain by placing a dose under the tongue.
4. A tingling sensation is expected with this medication.
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