A patient arrives in the ER and was diagnosed with angina pectoris. After taking 2 sublingual nitroglycerin tablets for chest pain, the patient states that the chest pain is relieved but he is now complaining of headache. The nurse should inform the patient that:

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The nurse should inform the patient that headache is an expected side effect of the medication. The nurse must realize that headache is a major side effect of nitroglycerin due to the vasodilating action of this drug. As the patient becomes accustomed to this medication, headaches are usually diminished.

A Patient Arrives in the ER and Was Diagnosed with Angina