174. A patient with acute myocardial infarction is prescribed nitroglycerin sublingually. The nurse observes the patient’s blood pressure drops rapidly to 80/50 mmHg. What medicinal concern is immediate?
A.
Nitroglycerin is not working
B.
Nitroglycerin-induced hypotension, requiring patient to lie down, fluid bolus if ordered, and physician notification
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C.
Hypertension
D.
Headache is normal
📖 Additional Information
Nitroglycerin is not working
Nitroglycerin-induced hypotension, requiring patient to lie down, fluid bolus if ordered, and physician notification
