The nurse is administering IV nitroglycerin to a client with a myocardial infarction (MI). Which of the following actions should the nurse take to evaluate the effectiveness of the medication?

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The goal of IV nitroglycerin administration in MI is relief of chest pain by improving the balance between myocardial oxygen supply and demand. The nurse also will monitor heart rate and BP and observe for dysrhythmias, but these parameters will not indicate whether the medication is effective.

The Nurse Is Administering IV Nitroglycerin to a Client with a Myocardial