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The RN is caring for a client with a new order for sublingual nitroglycerin as needed for chest pain.
Which teaching point is most important for the client's safety?
- The tablet should cause a stinging or tingling sensation under the tongue.
- Swallow the tablet with a full glass of water for rapid absorption.
- Take up to five doses 3 minutes apart before calling 911.
- Sit or lie down immediately after taking a dose to prevent falls.
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