Nitroglycerin patches have been ordered for a client with a history of angina. What teaching will the nurse give to this client? a. Keep the patches in the refrigerator. b. Use the patches only if the chest pain is severe. c. Remove the old patch before applying a new one. d. Apply the patch only to the upper arm or thigh areas. Why letter c is the right answer and why the other options are incorrect

Nitroglycerin patches have been ordered for a client with a history of angina. What teaching will the nurse give to this client? a. Keep the patches in the refrigerator. b. Use the patches only if the chest pain is severe. c. Remove the old patch before applying a new one. d. Apply the patch only to the upper arm or thigh areas. Why letter c is the right answer and why the other options are incorrect

Basic Clinical Lab Competencies for Respiratory Care: An Integrated Approach

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285244662

Author:White

Publisher:White

Chapter4: Radiologic Assessment

Section: Chapter Questions

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