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13 January, 02:50

A 54-year-old client has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin. After the nurse has finished teaching the client about the medication, what statement could the client make to suggest that the client understands proper self-administration?

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  1. 13 January, 02:58
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    "I will take three nitroglycerin tablets 5 minutes apart, and if I do not have any relief I will seek emergency care immediately."

    Explanation:

    sublingual nitroglycerin is prescribed to clients with stable or unstable angina to relieve chest pain symptoms.

    The client is advised to take up to three tablets of sublingual nitroglycerin 5 minutes apart for relieve of chest pain and if there's no relieve to seek emergency medical care immediately.

    P. S: it is advised to take few doses as necessary to relieve pain at the first sign of pain
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