The nurse teaches a patient with coronary artery disease about prescribed nitroglycerin therapy. Which patient statement indicates further teaching is needed?
A) "If the pain doesn't go away, I can take a second tablet after 5 minutes."
B) "I should not take nitroglycerin if I have taken Viagra."
C) "I should try to sit or lie down when I take the nitroglycerin."
D) "I'll put a couple of tablets in a plastic bag in my pocket so I have them with me all the time."
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