The Nurse Is Administering Intravenous Nitroglycerin to a Patient Who

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient who has just been admitted for an acute myocardial infarction.Which of the following statements is true regarding the administration of this medication?

• A)It must be contained in special nonpolyvinylchloride (non-PVC)intravenous (IV)bags.
• B)It is stable for only 24 hours after preparation.
• C)It can be given in infusions with other medications.
• D)An IV filter should be attached to the infusion tubing.

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