Which of the following patients would be the best candidate for the administration of nitroglycerin?
A. A woman who has taken 3 doses of prescribed nitroglycerin without relief of chest pain
B. A woman with chest pain, prescribed nitroglycerin, and a blood pressure of 102/76 mm Hg
C. A man with chest pain, a bottle of expired nitroglycerin, and a blood pressure of 110/80 mm Hg
D. An elderly man with crushing chest pain and a blood pressure of 90/60 mm Hg
Ans: B. A woman with chest pain, prescribed nitroglycerin, and a blood pressure of 102/76 mm Hg
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