The nurse is attempting to assess client learning about use of sublingual nitroglycerin at home. Which of the following comments by the client indicates that further education is required?
a. The medication remains effective for up to one year.
b. I can take one tablet every five minutes for chest pain.
c. If I still have pain after three tablets, I need to call 911.
d. If I need to take the nitroglycerin, I should lie down to rest.
Question 2
The nurse should instruct clients using nitroglycerin translingual spray to:
a. spray the medication into the mouth while lying supine.
b. hold the spray orifice as close to the mouth as possible.
c. inhale slowly with each dose sprayed onto the tongue.
d. inhale the medication through both the nose and mouth.
Sublingual drug administration
Entry level nurse competencies
Nurse collaboration
Positioning the client
Testing client’s ability to identify sharp sensations
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the toe