After taking the medication guaifenesin (Mucinex), the client complains of coughing up phlegm. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. This requires further investigation.
2. This is indicative of an allergic reaction.
3. This means there is probably more pathology present.
4. This is normal.
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: This requires further investigation is incorrect because this is the expected outcome of guaifenesin.
Rationale 2: This is indicative of an allergic reaction is incorrect because this is the expected outcome of guaifenesin.
Rationale 3: This means there is probably more pathology present is incorrect because this is the expected outcome of guaifenesin.
Rationale 4: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, stimulates the flow of bronchial secretions. The increased secretions thin the mucus, allowing it to be removed with less forceful coughing.
Global Rationale: Guaifenesin, an expectorant, stimulates the flow of bronchial secretions. The increased secretions thin the mucous, allowing it to be removed with less forceful coughing. This requires further investigation is incorrect because this is the expected outcome of guaifenesin. This is indicative of an allergic reaction is incorrect because this is the expected outcome of guaifenesin. This means there is probably more pathology present is incorrect because this is the expected outcome of guaifenesin.
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