Which instruction would be included in the discharge teaching for a patient with a transdermal nitroglycerin patch?
"Make sure to rub a lotion or cream on the skin before putting on a new patch."
"Apply the patch to a hairless, nonirritated area of the chest, upper arm, back or shoulder."
"If you get chest pain, apply a second patch next to the first patch."
"If you get a headache, remove the patch for 4 hours and then reapply."
What client is most likely to benefit from the administration of nitroglycerin?
Benefits of nitroglycerin (glyceryl trinitrate or GTN)
Since its discovery over 150 years ago, GTN has become the most common treatment for patients with unstable angina pectoris, myocardial infarction and heart failure.
When teaching a patient about digoxin which symptom will the nurse include?
Signs and symptoms of digoxin toxicity are bradycardia (heart rate less than 60), nausea, vomiting, visual changes (halos), and arrhythmias.