A novice nurse instructs a client on the use of sublingual nitroglycerin.Which statement by the novice nurse requires intervention by the nurse preceptor?
A)"Be sure to take the medication prior to the start of your pain."
B)"Do not chew or swallow the tablet."
C)"The tablet may cause burning or tingling as it dissolves."
D)"Be sure to sit down when you decide to take the medication."

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Taking sublingual nitroglycerin should be in response to chest pain rather than preemptively. This instruction could lead to misuse of the medication.

A Novice Nurse Instructs a Client on the Use of Sublingual