A 53-Year-Old Male Patient Has Been Admitted for Evaluation of Chest

A 53-year-old male patient has been admitted for evaluation of chest pain.He has been diagnosed with angina and prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin tablets.What important instructions for using this medication should the nurse give the patient?

A) Take up to five doses at 15-minute intervals after an anginal attack.
B) If the tablet does not dissolve quickly, chew the tablet for maximal effect.
C) If the chest pain is not relieved, go to hospital immediately.
D) Sit or lie down when taking a tablet; change positions slowly to avoid falling or fainting.

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