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In preparation for discharge, the nurse teaches a patient with chronic stable angina how to use the prescribed short-acting and long-acting nitrates. Which patient statement indicates that the teaching has been effective?

Correct Answer: Sitting down before taking nitroglycerin can prevent dizziness and fainting, which are potential side effects of nitroglycerin. Checking pulse rate is not necessary, removing the patch is not required, and the patch is not used for acute chest pain.

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