In Developing a Teaching Plan for a Patient Who Has

question 22

Multiple Choice

In developing a teaching plan for a patient who has stable angina and is started on sublingual nitroglycerin,which one of the following would the nurse identify as an expected patient outcome?

• A) States nitroglycerin is to be taken only if chest pain develops
• B) Lists the side effects of nitroglycerin as gastric upset and dry mouth
• C) Identifies the need to seek medical attention if chest pain persists 5 minutes after taking nitroglycerin
• D) Identifies the need for lifelong use of nitroglycerin to prevent the development of an MI

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