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A nurse is preparing to administer nitroglycerin intravenously. Which of the following would be important for the nurse to keep in mind? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Using glass bottles
  B) Using non-polyvinyl chloride (PVC) infusion sets
  C) Administering the drug as an IV bolus
  D) Diluting the drug with normal saline
  E) Using a gravity flow rate of infusion

Question 2

In which of the following situations would a nurse withhold the antianginal medication and contact the physician? Select all that apply.
 
  A) Heart rate above 50 bpm
  B) Heart rate below 50 bpm
  C) Systolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg
  D) Diastolic blood pressure below 90 mm Hg
  E) Respiratory rate below 20 breaths per minute



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Answer to Question 1

Ans: A, B, D
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When administering IV nitroglycerin, the nurse should dilute it with normal saline or 5 dextrose in water, administer the drug by continuous infusion using an infusion pump for accuracy, and use glass IV bottles and non-PVC infusion sets. The dose is regulated based on client response.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: B, C
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A nurse would withhold the antianginal medication and contact the physician if a client's heart rate was below 50 bpm or systolic blood pressure drops below 90 mm Hg.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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