Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank

A client has a throbbing headache when nitroglycerin is taken for angina. The nurse should instruct the client that:

A. Acetaminophen (Tylenol) or Ibuprofen (Advil) can be taken for this common side effect.

B. Nitroglycerin should be avoided if the client is experiencing this serious side effect.

C. Taking the nitroglycerin with a few glasses of water will reduce the problem.

D. The client should lie in a supine position to alleviate the headache.

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