The nurse receives a telephone call from a relative who was diagnosed with angina last year.The relative reports taking 5 nitroglycerin (NTG)tablets but still has chest pain.What would be the best advice for the nurse to give this relative?

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Because the NTG did not relieve the pain after three doses,911 needs to be called now.A.The patient cannot delay care by taking more NTG and lying down.C.It is not safe for the patient to drive himself to the emergency department.D.Emergency personnel should transport a patient to the emergency department and not someone else.

The Nurse Receives a Telephone Call from a Relative Who