The nurse is preparing to apply a nitroglycerin patch to a patient with stable angina.What actions should the nurse take when providing this medication? (Select all that apply.)

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When applying transdermal nitroglycerin,the nurse should wear gloves to protect against hypotension from touching the ointment or patch medication.Always remove the prior ointment or patch before applying a new one to prevent overdose.A.The patch does not need to be applied before breakfast.C.The patient does not need to rest for 1 hour after applying the new patch.E.The new patch is not to be applied 30 minutes before removing the old patch.

The Nurse Is Preparing to Apply a Nitroglycerin Patch to a Patient