A Client Complains of "Sudden Crushing Chest Pressure" and Is

question 42

Multiple Choice

A client complains of "sudden crushing chest pressure" and is having difficulty breathing.A stat dose of nitroglycerin is ordered.What action should the nurse take?

• A)Administer this medication at the earliest convenient time.
• B)Administer this medication immediately.
• C)Administer this medication on a prescribed schedule.
• D)Administer this medication as needed.

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Definitions:

NPO

An abbreviation for "nil per os," a medical instruction meaning to withhold oral food and fluids from a patient.

Every Hour

A term indicating that an action should be performed or an event will occur once every hour.

Milliliter

A metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter, commonly used to measure liquid quantities.

Discontinue

Termination or cessation of an action or process.