A client with a history of unstable angina and chronic kidney disease has just received health teaching from the nurse regarding the use of sublingual nitroglycerin for angina attacks.

Which of the following statements made by the client demonstrates a need for further education regarding this medication?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

ID: 137304

Question

A client with a history of unstable angina and chronic kidney disease has just received health teaching from the nurse regarding the use of sublingual nitroglycerin for angina attacks. 
 
   Which of the following statements made by the client demonstrates a need for  further education   regarding this medication?

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"I can keep one bottle at home and one in my car since I spend most of my time driving"

Answer

"Nitroglycerin tablets should not be crushed or swallowed"

Answer

"Nitroglycerin can also be taken as a spray rather than a sublingual tablet"

Answer

"If I am experiencing an angina attack I will take 1 tablet every 5 minutes for a maximum of 3 doses"

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