A patient with new-onset exertional angina has taken three nitroglycerin sublingual tablets at 5-minute intervals, but the pain has intensified. The patient has a heart rate of 76 beats/minute and a blood pressure of 120/82 mm Hg. The electrocardiogram is normal. The patient's lips and nail beds are pink, and there is no respiratory distress. The provider will prescribe what intervention?

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Intravenous nitroglycerin is indicated for ongoing chest pain despite the use of sublingual nitroglycerin, and a beta-blocker can help reduce myocardial oxygen demand, both of which are appropriate interventions for ongoing angina.

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