An order that reads "Nitrostat 1 tab SL q 5 min 3 PRN chest pain" should be interpreted as ______.
A) Nitrostat 1 tablet subcutaneously every 5 minims for 3 minutes as needed for chest pain.
B) Nitrostat 1 tablet suppository every 5 minutes for 3 hours as needed for chest pain.
C) Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minutes, 3 times as needed for chest pain.
D) Nitrostat 1 tablet sublingually every 5 minims for 3 hours as needed for chest pain.
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