The physician prescribes nitroglycerin for a patient with anterior MI. The patient's vital signs are apical pulse 52 beats/min and blood pressure 80/60 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take?

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Nitroglycerin can lower blood pressure, and given the patient's already low blood pressure (80/60 mm Hg), administering it could be dangerous. The nurse should report these vital signs to the RN or physician before proceeding, to ensure patient safety.

The Physician Prescribes Nitroglycerin for a Patient with Anterior MI