The nurse is teaching a client with angina about taking nitroglycerin (NTG) tablets. The nurse instructs the client to:
A)
take the tablet with a large glass of water.
B)
place a tablet under the tongue as soon as chest pain starts.
C)
call 911 if pain is not relieved after taking one pill.
D)
discard any tablets if produce a tingling sensation.
B
Explanation:
A)
NTG should be taken as soon as pain begins and is placed sublingually. If no relief is obtained after taking three tablets, then emergency help is sought. A tingling sensation is normal.
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B)
NTG should be taken as soon as pain begins and is placed sublingually. If no relief is obtained after taking three tablets, then emergency help is sought. A tingling sensation is normal.
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C)
NTG should be taken as soon as pain begins and is placed sublingually. If no relief is obtained after taking three tablets, then emergency help is sought. A tingling sensation is normal.
Application
Implementation
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D)
NTG should be taken as soon as pain begins and is placed sublingually. If no relief is obtained after taking three tablets, then emergency help is sought. A tingling sensation is normal.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies
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