Which Instruction Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which instruction will the nurse include when teaching a patient about the administration of translingual nitroglycerin spray?

• A) Shake the container to disperse the medication evenly.
• B) Inhale the medication slowly over 1 to 2 minutes.
• C) Administer the medication under the tongue.
• D) Close the mouth and "swallow" the spray.

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