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MirandaLo

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on: Jul 24, 2018
Hypotension following administration of sublingual nitroglycerin usually lasts between 30-60 minutes.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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The nurse teaching the client with angina about how to treat an acute anginal attacks instructs the client to:
 
  a. take one nitroglycerin tablet sublingual up to three tablets 5 minutes apart; call 911 after the third tablet, if pain does not subside.
  b. swallow three nitroglycerin tablets, followed by three additional tablets sublingual; call 911, if pain is not relieved.
  c. place transdermal patch on the chest over the heart after calling 911.
  d. take three nitroglycerin tablets 15 minutes apart; call the health care provider, if pain is not relieved.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 24, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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A Correct: This is the protocol for acute anginal attacks.
B Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route or number of doses.
C Incorrect: This is not the appropriate route or sequence.
D Incorrect: This is not the appropriate protocol.


MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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