The elderly patient with angina pectoris says she is unsure how she should take nitroglycerin when she has an attack. The nurse's most helpful response would be:
a. Continue to take nitroglycerin sublingually at 5-minute intervals until the pain is relieved.
b. If the pain is not relieved after three doses of nitroglycerin at 5-minute intervals, call your physician and come to the hospital.
c. When nitroglycerin is not relieving the pain, lie down and rest.
d. Use oxygen at home to relieve pain when nitroglycerin is not successful.
Question 2
The patient is scheduled for a transurethral resection of the prostate. During preoperative teaching, what should the nurse emphasize about what the patient can expect after the procedure?
a. Red drainage from the catheter
b. Limited intake of fluids
c. A sodium-restricted diet
d. Incisional drainage
Nurse-patient interaction; nonveral communication
Patient teaching: mouth and pharyngeal assessment
Example of a patient statement.
Walkers help the patient ambulate safely.
Symptoms of a patient in shock.