Posted: October 19th, 2017

A client with angina has an order for nitroglycerin ointment. Before applying the medication, the nurse should:

A client with angina has an order for nitroglycerin ointment. Before applying the medication, the nurse should:

A. Apply the ointment to the previous application
B. Obtain both a radial and an apical pulse
C. Remove the previously applied ointment
D. Tell the client he will experience pain relief in 15 minutes