A Physician Writes an Order to Teach a Patient About

question 22

Multiple Choice

A physician writes an order to teach a patient about nitroglycerin. A nurse correctly educates the patient that nitroglycerin ()

• A) Should be swallowed.
• B) Is administered sublingually.
• C) Is used in the treatment of angina.
• D) Should be protected from light and moisture.
• E) Should be placed under the tongue prior to chest pain.

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