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Which patient statement indicates that the nurse's teaching about sublingual nitroglycerin (Nitrostat) has been effective?.

"I can expect nausea as a side effect of nitroglycerin.”.

"I will store the medication in a well-lit room.”.

"I will call an ambulance if I have pain 5 minutes after taking nitroglycerin.”.

"I should only take nitroglycerin when I have chest pain.”.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is C

Choice A rationale:

Nitroglycerin can cause side effects such as headache and dizziness, but nausea is not a common side effect.

Choice B rationale:

Nitroglycerin should be stored in a dark, cool place, not in a well-lit room.

Choice C rationale:

This is the correct answer. If chest pain is not relieved 5 minutes after taking nitroglycerin, it is recommended to call an ambulance.

Choice D rationale:

While nitroglycerin is taken when chest pain occurs, it can also be taken prior to activities that might cause chest pain.

So, the correct answer is Choice C, after analyzing all choices.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

Teaching the patient to take deep, slow breaths might not be effective in controlling the pain due to acute pericarditis.

Choice B rationale:

Placing the patient in Fowler’s position, leaning forward on the table, can help relieve the pain associated with acute pericarditis.

Choice C rationale:

Forcing fluids to 3000 mL/day to decrease inflammation is not a recommended action for managing pain due to acute pericarditis.

Choice D rationale:

Providing a fresh ice bag every hour for the patient to place on the chest is not a recommended action for managing pain due to acute pericarditis.

So, the correct answer is B, after analyzing all choices.

A. "Do you have a history of a heart attack?". B. "Have you had any recent immunizations?". C. "Do you have a family history of endocarditis?". D. "Have you had dental work done recently?".

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

Choice A rationale:

While a history of heart attack indicates a general risk for heart disease, it is not specifically associated with an increased risk for infective endocarditis.

Choice B rationale:

Immunizations do not typically increase the risk for infective endocarditis.

Choice C rationale:

Family history of endocarditis does not necessarily increase the risk for infective endocarditis.

Choice D rationale:

Dental work can introduce bacteria into the bloodstream, which can lead to infective endocarditis, especially in individuals with prosthetic heart valves.

So, the correct answer is D, after analyzing all choices.

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