The nurse understands that which statement refers to the use of nitroglycerin sublingual tablets in hospitalized persons?
a. When clients need nitroglycerin, they should ask the nurse for it.
b. Nitroglycerin is stored in medication cups by the bedside.
c. The client is instructed to inform the nurse whenever it is taken.
d. Sublingual therapy is used exclusively for outpatients.
Question 2
When evaluating the effectiveness of client teaching about home use of sublingual nitroglycerin, which of the following comments would demonstrate client understanding:
a. I can stand or sit when taking my medication but I shouldn't drive.
b. I should get a fresh supply of my medicine every 3 months.
c. I shouldn't drink beer but other alcoholic beverages are fine.
d. I need to close the medicine bottle lid tightly after swallowing my medication.