Question # 14

A nurse is caring for a patient who is receiving intravenous nitroglycerin for chest pain. Which of the following is the most important nursing consideration when administering this medication?

Options:

A.

Monitor the patient's blood pressure for signs of hypotension

B.

Increase the infusion rate if the chest pain persists

C.

Monitor the patient for signs of tachycardia

D.

Restrict fluid intake to reduce the risk of fluid overload

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