Administering Nitroglycerin to a Client with Chronic Angina
Semester 1
Semester 2
Students assess a newly admitted resident of a Long-Term Care (LTC) facility who reports feelings of chest pressure and use clinical judgment regarding administration of prescribed forms of Nitroglycerin
• Obtain and interpret vital signs.
• Perform a focused assessment for chest pain.
• Administer nitroglycerin safely and effectively.
• Apply the nursing process to a client experiencing chronic chest pain.
• Communicate therapeutically with a client experiencing chest pain.
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