The nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerine via the intravenous route. Which should the nurse do prior to the administration of the prescription?

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Nitroglycerine is light sensitive and should be protected from light exposure. Covering the IV bottle will help decrease the amount of light that the medication is exposed to. Gloves should be used when handling medication, but not for the purpose of preventing self-administration. Instructing the client to avoid moving the arm is not necessary for the administration of nitroglycerine. Darkening the room is also not necessary for the administration of this medication.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Nitroglycerine Via the Intravenous