A client with unstable angina is receiving a continuous intravenous nitroglycerin infusion.

Which of the following nursing actions would be best to prevent tolerance to nitrate therapy?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with unstable angina is receiving a continuous intravenous nitroglycerin infusion.  
 
 Which of the following nursing actions would be best to prevent tolerance to nitrate therapy? 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

Provide at least an 8-hour nitroglycerin-free period every night

Answer

Attempt to titrate the dose down when the client is experiencing lower pain levels

Answer

Decrease the dose of the medication while the client is active

Answer

Administer acetaminophen 325-650 mg every 4 hours to prevent headache

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