During a home visit, the nurse is reinforcing teaching provided about nitroglycerin therapy. Which patient statement about the supply indicates that teaching has been effective?
a. "I need to replace my supply of nitroglycerin every 2 months."
b. "I need to replace my supply of nitroglycerin every 4 months."
c. "I need to replace my supply of nitroglycerin every 6 months."
d. "I need to replace my supply of nitroglycerin every 10 months."
ANS: C
Nitroglycerin needs to be replaced every 6 months. A. B. The supply does not need to be replaced every 2 or 4 months. D. The supply needs to be replaced before 10 months.
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