Before administering nitroglycerin for chest pain, which information is most important for the nurse to obtain?

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A. Whether the client has taken sildenafil recently — Nitroglycerin combined with phosphodiesterase-5 inhibitors such as sildenafil can cause profound hypotension. This interaction is a critical safety check before administration.

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B. The client's favorite beverage

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C. Whether the client ate breakfast

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D. How long the client has had hypertension