The Nurse Is Administering Intravenous Nitroglycerin to a Patient Who

question 6

Multiple Choice

The nurse is administering intravenous nitroglycerin to a patient who has just been admitted for an acute myocardial infarction.
Which statement is true in regard to the administration of this medication?

• A)It must be contained in special non-polyvinyl chloride (non-PVC) intravenous (IV) bags.
• B)It is stable for only 24 hours after preparation.
• C)It can be given in infusions with other medications.
• D)An IV filter should be attached to the infusion tubing.

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