he client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for sublingual use. While planning clienteducation, what instruction will the nurse include? a. “Swallow three tablets immediately for pain and call 911.” b. “Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than three tablets.” c. “Call your health care provider when you have chest pain. He will tell you how many tablets to take.” d. “Place three tablets under your tongue and call 911.” Explain why letter b is the right answer and why the other options are incorrect.

he client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for sublingual use. While planning clienteducation, what instruction will the nurse include? a. “Swallow three tablets immediately for pain and call 911.” b. “Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than three tablets.” c. “Call your health care provider when you have chest pain. He will tell you how many tablets to take.” d. “Place three tablets under your tongue and call 911.” Explain why letter b is the right answer and why the other options are incorrect.

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he client is being discharged with nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) for sublingual use. While planning clienteducation, what instruction will the nurse include?

a. “Swallow three tablets immediately for pain and call 911.”

b. “Put one tablet under your tongue for chest pain. If pain does not subside, you may repeat in 5 minutes, taking no more than three tablets.”

c. “Call your health care provider when you have chest pain. He will tell you how many tablets to take.”

d. “Place three tablets under your tongue and call 911.”

Explain why letter b is the right answer and why the other options are incorrect.

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