A Patient with Angina Has Been Given 0

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient with angina has been given 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL.The patient reports continued chest pain 5 minutes later.The nurse assesses a heart rate of 84 beats per minute and a blood pressure of 88/68 mm Hg.The nurse will take which action?

• A)Administer 0.4 mg of nitroglycerin SL.
• B)Administer 0.3 mg of nitroglycerin SL.
• C)Give nitroglycerin by translingual spray.
• D)Notify the provider of the patient's vital signs.

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