The physician has ordered nitroglycerin for a patient with anterior myocardial infarction. The nurse is obtaining vital signs before administering the medication. The apical pulse is 52 beats/min, and blood pressure is 80/60 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take?

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The nurse should report the patient's vital signs to the RN before administering nitroglycerin. A low pulse and blood pressure may indicate that the medication could lower blood pressure too much, which can be dangerous. The RN may need to adjust the medication dose or hold it until the patient's vital signs stabilize.

The Physician Has Ordered Nitroglycerin for a Patient with Anterior