Which Statement by a Patient Receiving Nitroglycerin Ointment Indicates the Need

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient receiving nitroglycerin ointment indicates the need for additional teaching?

• A) "I will remove the previous dose before I put on the new dose."
• B) "I will reapply the dose every 4 hours around the clock."
• C) "I must avoid rubbing my skin when I put on a new dose."
• D) "I will put tape over the paper so that the dose stays in place."

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Definitions:

Hypertension

A medical condition characterized by persistently high blood pressure, putting increased strain on the heart and arteries.

Stenotic

Pertaining to stenosis, a condition marked by the abnormal narrowing of a bodily passage or duct.

Stent

A tubular support device implanted in a blood vessel, canal, or duct to prevent or counteract a disease-induced localized flow constriction.

Coronary Artery

Blood vessels that supply blood to the heart muscle, critical for providing the necessary oxygen and nutrients.