question archive A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin
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A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who has a new prescription for sublingual nitroglycerin. Which of the following client statements indicates an understanding of the teaching?
"should discontinue this medication if develop a headache."
"can keep my medication for 1 year before replacing it."
can take up to five tablets in 15 minutes before seeking medical attention.
" should lie down when I take this medication."
Answer - Nitroglycerin sublingual prescription require discharge teaching the patient to discontinue medicine if headache develops because headache is a main side effects of this drugs. So discontinue medicine or consult with physician.If patient give this type of statements nurse know that the patient is well understood.
Other option 1 year validity not good, nitroglycerin stored only for 6 months validation, or not need to lie down, we can give this drugs in normal position also. We cannot take 5 medication before 15 minutes of intake.