The nurse administers IV nitroglycerin to a patient with an MI. In evaluating the effect of this intervention, the nurse should monitor for

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The goal of IV nitroglycerin administration in AMI is relief of chest pain by improving the balance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. Increases in heart rate and a drop in BP are common side effects of nitroglycerin. Nitroglycerin does not directly impact cardiac dysrhythmias.

The Nurse Administers IV Nitroglycerin to a Patient with an MI