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The Nurse Administers Sublingual Nitroglycerine to a Client Diagnosed with Angina

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The nurse administers sublingual nitroglycerine to a client diagnosed with angina. When the client's chest pain is not relieved, the nurse prepares to give another nitroglycerine tablet. What is the nurse's priority action prior to administering the next dose of medication?


A) Notify the physician.
B) Elevate the head of the bed.
C) Measure the client's blood pressure.
D) Place the client on a cardiorespiratory monitor.

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