An 87-year-old client has a prescription for nitroglycerin that must be applied topically. Which factor must the nurse consider when administering this type of medicine to an older adult?
A nurse must administer nitroglycerin 0.4 mg sublingually to a client experiencing chest pain. Which best describes how nitroglycerin works to relieve chest pain?
A client has been prescribed sublingual nitroglycerin to use PRN for chest pain. The nurse is teaching the client how to administer the medication. Which of the following statements by the nurse is correct?
A 60-year-old client is seeking care for chest pain and the nurse has an order to place a nitroglycerin patch. Which implications must the nurse consider when administering this medication? Select all that apply.
