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ereecah

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Before nitroglycerin is administered, you should ensure that:
 
  a. nitroglycerin is in fact prescribed for the patient.
  b. the patient rates his chest pain as at least 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
  c. the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 110 mmHg.
  d. the patient is standing.

Question 2

When assisting a patient to take a nitroglycerin tablet, it is:
 
  a. placed under the tongue.
  b. swallowed with only an ounce of water.
  c. chewed and then allowed to dissolve slowly.
  d. placed between the cheek and teeth.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: a

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




ereecah

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Reply 2 on: Jul 2, 2018
Wow, this really help


ashely1112

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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