Pharmacology Drugs for Angina and MI NCLEX Exam 2024

Pharmacology Drugs for Angina and MI NCLEX Exam 2024 The client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for sublingual use. While planning client education, what instruction will the nurse include? A) "Swallow three tablets immediately for pain and call 911." B) "Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than three tablets." C) "Call your health care provider when you have chest pain. He will tell you how many tablets to take." D) "Place three tablets under your tongue and call 911." - ANS ️️ B) "Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than three tablets." Nitroglycerin patches have been ordered for a client with a history of angina. What teaching will the nurse give to this client? A) Keep the patches in the refrigerator. B) Use the patches only if the chest pain is severe. C) Remove the old patch before applying a new one. D) Apply the patch only to the upper arm or thigh areas. - ANS ️️ C) Remove the old patch before applying a new one