A patient with angina has been given 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL. The patient reports continued chest pain 5 min later. The nurse assesses a heart rate of 84 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/68 mm Hg. The nurse will take which action?
A) Administer 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL.
B) Administer 0.3 mg of nitroglycerin SL.
C) Give nitroglycerin by translingual spray.
D) Notify the provider of the patient's vital signs.
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