R.K. has no further episodes of chest pain, and she is discharged to home the next day. She is to see a cardiologist this week and set up an appointment for outpatient testing. As you present the discharge instructions, you review the proper technique for
Which statement by R.K. indicates that further teaching is needed?
a. "At the first sign of chest discomfort, I will stop what I'm doing and sit down."
b. "I will place one nitroglycerin tablet under my tongue."
c. "If the chest pain does not stop, I can take another tablet in 5 minutes."
d. "My husband will need to call 911 if the chest pain does not stop after three nitroglycerin
tablets."
Answer: d
Current guidelines state that if chest discomfort or pain is unimproved or worsening 5 minutes
after one nitroglycerin dose has been taken, then the patient or family member needs to access the
emergency medical system (EMS) immediately.
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