The Physician Prescribes Nitroglycerin for a Patient with Anterior MI

question 9

Multiple Choice

The physician prescribes nitroglycerin for a patient with anterior MI. The patient's vital signs are apical pulse 52 beats/min and blood pressure 80/60 mm Hg. What action should the nurse take?

• A)Administer the drug as ordered.
• B)Report the vital signs to the RN.
• C)Recheck vital signs in 30 minutes.
• D)Give medication at half the prescribed dose.

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