Solved

A Patient Is Scheduled to Leave the Hospital Tomorrow

Question 24

Multiple Choice

A patient is scheduled to leave the hospital tomorrow.He has been instructed to take nitroglycerin sublingually if angina is experienced.Which instruction would the nurse give concerning the use of this medication?


A) "During an acute attack of angina, you may repeat the dose after 5 to 10 minutes one time. If the pain is not relieved, go to the physician's office."
B) "You should never repeat a dose, but you should notify the physician if the pain is not relieved."
C) "If the pain is not relieved within 3 minutes, you should repeat the dose every 3 minutes times two more doses. If there is still no relief, you should go immediately to an emergency department."
D) "You can take as many tablets as necessary until the pain is relieved, then report it to the physician."

Correct Answer:

verifed

Verified

Unlock this answer now
Get Access to more Verified Answers free of charge

Related Questions

Unlock this Answer For Free Now!

View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions

qr-code

Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks

upload documents

Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents