Question

a client receives a new prescription for nitroglycerin tablets. which instruction should the nurse include in this clients teaching? take the medication at least an hour before every meal. monitor your pulse for 60 seconds before administration. place under the tongue as needed every 5 minutes up to 3 times. resume normal activities after chest pain relief is obtained.

Explanation:

Nitroglycerin sublingual tablets are used for angina. The correct administration is placing under the tongue (sublingual) as needed for chest pain, every 5 minutes up to 3 doses. Taking before meals an hour is incorrect (not a timing rule for nitroglycerin). Monitoring pulse for 60 seconds isn't standard for nitroglycerin (more for drugs like beta - blockers or digoxin). Resuming normal activities after pain relief is wrong as angina may indicate unstable heart condition and activity should be limited.

Answer:

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