Before nitroglycerin is administered, you should ensure that:
a. nitroglycerin is in fact prescribed for the patient.
b. the patient rates his chest pain as at least 7 on a scale of 1 to 10.
c. the patient's systolic blood pressure is at least 110 mmHg.
d. the patient is standing.
Answer: a
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