Question

a client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. which instruction should the nurse include in this clients teaching?

a place under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times
b take the medication at least an hour before every meal.
c resume normal activities after chest pain relief is obtained.
d monitor your pulse for 60 seconds before administration.

Explanation:

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used for angina. The correct administration is placing under the tongue (sublingual) as needed, every 5 minutes up to 3 doses if chest pain persists (then seek emergency care). Option B is incorrect as it's not a timed - meal - related med. Option C is wrong because after chest pain relief, the client should rest and get evaluated, not resume normal activities. Option D is incorrect as monitoring pulse isn't a standard pre - administration step for nitroglycerin.

Answer:

A. Place under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times