A patient who has a history of angina has sublingual nitroglycerin tablets to use as needed.The primary care nurse practitioner (NP) reviews this medication with the patient at the patient's annual physical examination.Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the medication?
A) "I should call 9-1-1 if chest pain persists 5 minutes after the first dose."
B) "I should take 3 nitroglycerin tablets 5 minutes apart and then call 9-1-1."
C) "I should take aspirin along with the nitroglycerin when I have chest pain."
D) "I should take nitroglycerin and then rest for 15 minutes before taking the next dose."
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