In developing a teaching plan for a patient who has stable angina and is started on sublingual nitroglycerin,which one of the following would the nurse identify as an expected patient outcome?

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It is expected that the patient will identify the need to seek medical attention if chest pain persists 5 minutes after taking nitroglycerin. This is because chest pain not relieved by nitroglycerin could indicate a possible heart attack or unstable angina, which requires immediate medical attention. The patient should also be instructed to take nitroglycerin as prescribed, even if chest pain is not present, to prevent the occurrence of angina attacks. The other options are incorrect as nitroglycerin is not to be taken only if chest pain develops, the side effects of nitroglycerin are not limited to gastric upset and dry mouth, and there is no need for lifelong use of nitroglycerin to prevent an MI.

In Developing a Teaching Plan for a Patient Who Has