The nurse is caring for a patient who takes nitroglycerin sublingually. When providing patient education, the nurse would tell the patient that she can expect relief of chest pain within what period of time?
A) 1 to 3 minutes
B) 5 to 10 minutes
C) 15 to 20 minutes
D) 30 to 60 minutes
A
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Nitroglycerin acts within 1 to 3 minutes. Other options are incorrect.
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