The nurse is contributing to the teaching plan for a patient who is taking nitroglycerin. Which action should be included if chest pain occurs?
a. Take 2 tablets every 3 hours for four doses until pain is relieved.
b. Take 3 tablets every 3 minutes for four doses until pain is relieved.
c. Take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved.
d. Take 2 tablets every 2 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved.
ANS: C
Take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for three doses until pain is relieved. If pain is not relieved, call 911. A. B. D. The patient should not be instructed to take more than one nitroglycerin tablet at a time.
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