The Physician Has Ordered Nitroglycerin for a Patient with Anterior

question 20

Multiple Choice

The physician has ordered nitroglycerin for a patient with anterior myocardial infarction. The nurse is obtaining vital signs before administering the medication. The apical pulse is 52 beats/min, and blood pressure is 80/60 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take?

• A)Administer the drug as ordered.
• B)Report the vital signs to the RN.
• C)Give medication at half the prescribed dose.
• D)Recheck vital signs in 30 minutes.

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