The Nurse Is Teaching a Patient About Sublingual Nitroglycerin Administration

question 18

Multiple Choice

The nurse is teaching a patient about sublingual nitroglycerin administration.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient?

• A) Call 911 if pain does not improve after three doses.
• B) If pain persists after one dose, administer a second dose.
• C) Swallow the tablet with small sips of water.
• D) Take the first tablet while sitting or lying down.

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Definitions:

Sensory Register

The initial stage of memory, where sensory information is stored for a very brief period.

Sensory Register

The component of memory where sensory information is stored for a very short period of time.

Short-Term Memory

The capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.

Working Memory

A cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing.