The nurse is preparing to administer intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient diagnosed with cardiogenic shock. Which of the following should the nurse do when providing this medication?

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Intravenous nitroglycerin should be administered using an infusion pump to ensure accurate dosing and prevent rapid fluctuations in blood pressure. PVC tubing is not recommended for use with nitroglycerin due to the potential for absorption of the medication by the tubing itself. Nitroglycerin should be used within 24 hours of reconstitution, not 8 hours. Patients receiving nitroglycerin may experience dizziness and hypotension, and should remain in bed with assistance if necessary.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Administer Intravenous Nitroglycerin to a Patient