Which of the following represents the MOST appropriate method of assisting a patient with his or her prescribed nitroglycerin tablet or spray?
A. Encourage the patient to chew the tablet to increase its effectiveness.
B. Place the medication under the tongue and have the patient swallow it.
C. Administer the medication sublingually and allow it to dissolve or absorb.
D. Wait 15 minutes and reassess the blood pressure prior to administering another dose.
Answer: C. Administer the medication sublingually and allow it to dissolve or absorb.
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