Prescribed nitroglycerin for anginal pain

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The nurse is providing medication teaching to a client who has been prescribed nitroglycerin for anginal pain. The medication has been prescribed in the paste form. Which teaching point will the nurse include? The drug effects are long-lasting, so it is applied less frequently than the patch. Use the paper applicator to ensure an accurate dose is administered. Massage the paste into the area where the medication is being applied. Ensure that the medication is only applied to the upper back area.

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