Cardiac NCLEX Practice Questions and Correct Answers Graded A+
The nurse is preparing to teach the pt newly diagnosed with angina pectoris how to self-administer nitro-glycerine (NTG) tablets. What pt teaching should the nurse emphasize? select all that apply A. stop all activities immediately and sit down if chest pain occurs B. if the pain is unrelieved after three NTG tablets, continue to rest and call the prescriber right away C. After discharge, keep NTG tablets on your bedside table day and night D. immediately after chest pain begins, notify your personal prescriber E. the NTG tablet should tingle when placed under the tongue A,B,E the pt states, "I always put my nitro-glycerine patch in the same place so I do not forget to take it off." Which of the following is the best response by the nurse? A. change the patch every 24 hours B. massage into the skin if ointment comes in contact with your hands C. rotate the NTG patch to a different hairless area each day D. after removing the patch, scrub the are vigorously with soap and water C
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