A Client Taking Nitroglycerin (Nitrostat)complains of a Headache

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client taking nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) complains of a headache.Which conclusion is most appropriate by the nurse?

• A)A headache indicates a serious allergic reaction to nitroglycerin.
• B)The client will not have a headache if the nitroglycerin is taken with a high-fat meal.
• C)Nitroglycerin does not cause a headache.
• D)The most common side effect of nitroglycerin is a headache.

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Definitions:

Self-fulfilling Prophecy

A psychological phenomenon in which an individual's or group's belief or expectation brings about its own fulfillment, either directly or indirectly, influencing behavior and outcomes.

Preexisting Expectations

Assumptions or beliefs that one has before encountering new information or experiences.

Internal Attributions

The tendency to explain one's behavior or the behavior of others based on internal, personal characteristics rather than external situations.

Behavior

The actions, reactions, or conduct of an individual, often studied in psychology to understand individuals and groups.