A client with coronary heart disease is being taught how to apply daily nitroglycerin…

A client with coronary heart disease is being taught how to apply daily nitroglycerin patches and asks, “Whycan’t I just take a pill?” The nurse explains: geoquad “The patches are easier to store and they do not pose a safety hazard for your grandchildren.” geoquad “The patch allows for slow release of the medication so you receive medication all day long.” geoquad “The patches are less expensive than the pills.” geoquad “Patches provide a better level of pain control if you start to have chest pain.”