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NCLEX-PN

Category - Pharmacological Therapies

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A client comes to the emergency department complaining of chest pain. The physician orders nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) 0.4 mg SL. Which of the following actions of the nurse demonstrates that the drug is administered properly?
  1. Client is asked to place te medication under the tongue until it disolves
  2. Client is asked to chew the medication thoroughly
  3. Client is asked to swallow the medication with a full glass of water
  4. Client is asked to place the medication under the tongue and swallow the drug after a minute
Explanation
Answer: A - The client is asked to have a few sips of water to moisten the mucous membranes, allowing better absorption of the medication. The drug is then placed under the tongue. These steps indicate that the drug is given through the SL or sublingual route.
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