Which statement by a patient receiving nitroglycerin ointment indicates the need for additional teaching by the nurse?
a. "I will remove the previous dose before I put on the new dose."
b. "I will reapply the dose every 4 hours around the clock."
c. "I must avoid rubbing my skin when I put on a new dose."
d. "I will put tape over the paper so that the dose stays in place."
B
Nitroglycerin ointment or patches lose their effectiveness when used continuously. It works much better when there is a "drug free" time during a 24-hour period. Usually the drug is re-moved at night when the patient has his or her longest sleeping period because the heart is less stressed during that time.
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