The nurse is teaching a client about proper use of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets for chest pain.The nurse would include which of the following pieces of information about maximal number of doses and timing before calling for emergency cardiac care?

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The client should take up to three doses of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets if needed, 5 minutes apart before calling for emergency cardiac care. This is the standard recommendation by the American Heart Association. Taking more than three doses can lead to adverse effects such as severe hypotension and headache. It is important to call for emergency care if the chest pain persists or worsens after taking three doses of nitroglycerin.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About Proper Use of Nitroglycerin