ATI RN
ATI Pharmacology Exam 2 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse in a provider's clinic is assessing a client who takes sublingual nitroglycerin for stable angina. The client reports getting a headache each time he takes the medication. Which of the following statements should the nurse make?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct statement is D: Try taking a mild analgesic to relieve the headache. Nitroglycerin can often cause headaches due to its vasodilating effects. By taking a mild analgesic like acetaminophen or ibuprofen, the client can alleviate the headache without compromising the effectiveness of the nitroglycerin in managing angina symptoms. This approach addresses the symptom without necessitating a change in medication or dosage.
Incorrect statements:
A: Taking only one dose of nitroglycerin would not address the headache and could lead to inadequate management of angina.
B: Requesting a different medication should not be the first step, as the client may have been prescribed nitroglycerin for a specific reason.
C: There are ways to manage the headaches caused by nitroglycerin, so telling the client that nothing can be done is incorrect.
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