A patient who uses transdermal nitroglycerin reports having headaches. The nurse will counsel the patient to perform which action?
a. Call 911 when this occurs.
b. Notify the provider.
c. Reapply the patch three times daily.
d. Take acetaminophen as needed.
ANS: D
Headaches are one of the most common side effects of nitroglycerin, but they may become less frequent; acetaminophen is generally recommended for pain. The headaches are not an emergency, and the patient does not need to call 911 or notify the provider. The patch is applied once daily.
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