The Nurse Receives a Telephone Call from a Relative Who

question 31

Multiple Choice

The nurse receives a telephone call from a relative who was diagnosed with angina last year. The relative reports taking 5 nitroglycerin (NTG) tablets but still has chest pain. What would be the best advice for the nurse to give this relative?

• A)"I will call an ambulance and report your chest pain."
• B)"Drive yourself to the emergency department immediately."
• C)"Take two more NTG tablets and lie down."
• D)"Have someone drive you to the emergency department now."

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