A client who has angina is prescribed nitroglycerin. The nurse reviews which appropriate nursing interventions for nitroglycerin (Select all that apply.)
a. Have the client lie down when taking a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet.
b. Teach client to repeat taking a tablet in 5 minutes if chest pain persists.
c. Apply Transderm-Nitro patch to a hairy area to protect skin from burning.
d. Call the health care provider after taking 5 tablets if chest pain persists.
e. Warn client against ingesting alcohol while taking nitroglycerin.
Answer:
a. Have the client lie down when taking a nitroglycerin sublingual tablet.
b. Teach client to repeat taking a tablet in 5 minutes if chest pain persists.
e. Warn client against ingesting alcohol while taking nitroglycerin.
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