The primary care provider prescribes nitroglycerin 1/150 g SL for a patient experiencing chest pain.How should the nurse administer the drug?
A) Place the drug in the cheek and allow it to dissolve.
B) Place the drug under the tongue and allow it to dissolve.
C) Inject the drug superficially into the subcutaneous tissue.
D) Give the pill and water to the patient for him to swallow the tablet.
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