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A client is discharged with a prescription for sustained-release nitroglycerin. What should the nurse teach the client about sustained-release nitroglycerin? Correct1 Swallow the capsule whole 2 Take milk with the medication Incorrect3 Hold the tablet under the tongue 4 Note a stinging feeling when the drug is under the tongue The sustained-release capsule should be swallowed whole on an empty stomach. The capsule should not be chewed or crushed because the "beads" within the capsule are activated on a time-release schedule. Taking the capsule on an empty stomach promotes absorption of the drug. The sustained-release capsule is taken on an empty stomach. A sublingual tablet is held under the tongue, not swallowed; sustained release nitroglycerin is a capsule that needs to be swallowed. A stinging feeling when the drug is under the tongue may occur with a sublingual nitroglycerin tablet; sustained-release nitroglycerin is a capsule that should be swallowed whole. 43%of students nationwide answered this question correctly. View Topics 1 Confidence: Just a guess Stats Issue with this question? 3. A client is admitted with thrombocytopenia. What specific nursing actions are appropriate to include in the plan of care for this client? (Select all that apply.) Correct1 Avoid intramuscular injections. 2 Institute neutropenic precautions. 3 Monitor the white blood cell count. Incorrect4 Administer prescribed anticoagulants.