You have been called for a 56-year-old female patient who complains of chest pain. She informs you that she takes nitroglycerin and asks you to get it from the top of her refrigerator. You find it is a clear glass jar hand-labeled "nitroglycerin." What of these statements, based on this observation, would be the most appropriate one to make to the patient?
A) "You should keep your nitroglycerin in the refrigerator since it will keep longer in the cold."
B) "It is best to keep the nitroglycerin in a dark container since light will inactivate it."
C) "The heat from the refrigerator will cause the nitroglycerin to lose its effectiveness."
D) "Keeping the nitroglycerin on top of the refrigerator may make it difficult for you to reach it in an emergency."
B) "It is best to keep the nitroglycerin in a dark container since light will inactivate it."
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