Mr. Harvey, age 54, is admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] . the physician orders sublingual nitroglycerin, 0.4 mg p.r.n , for chest pain , whin administering the nitroglycerin, the nurse should

Mr. Harvey, age 54, is admitted with a diagnosis of congestive heart failure secondary to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease [COPD] . the physician orders sublingual nitroglycerin, 0.4 mg p.r.n , for chest pain , whin administering the nitroglycerin, the nurse should:
a. tell Mr. Harvey to hold the tablet under his tongue and let it dissolve.
b. tell Mr. Harvey to swallow the tablet with water.
c. apply nitroglycerin ointment to Mr. Harvey’s chest.
d. mix the nitroglycerin with applesauce for Mr. Harvey to eat.