HESI RN Pharmacology

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A client with a history of angina reports the onset of chest pain. The nurse determines that the heart rate is 104 beats/minute and the blood pressure is 138/86 mm Hg. A transdermal nitroglycerin patch was applied 30 minutes ago to the right upper chest. Which action should the nurse take? Which action should the nurse take?

A. Obtain another transdermal patch and position it on the client’s left upper chest. B. Withhold further doses of nitroglycerin until contacting the healthcare provider. C. Leave the patch in place and administer a PRN dose of sublingual nitroglycerin. D. Reassure the client that the patch will begin to take effect within a few minutes.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Transdermal nitroglycerin provides sustained release but may not act quickly enough for acute angina. Administering sublingual nitroglycerin, which acts rapidly, while keeping the patch in place, effectively relieves chest pain.

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