Ins planning care for clients receiving expectorants a nurse should consider which priority factor?
a. Clients do not need any more fluids than an average person of their size.
b. Clients need to understand how to properly dispose of secretions.
c. Fluids should be limited to prevent inducing coughing spasms.
d. Alcohol intake with any expectorant will help relax the cough reflex.
ANS: B
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A Incorrect: They require adequate to increased fluids.
B Correct: They need to understand proper secretion disposal.
C Incorrect: Fluids should not be limited, unless the client has a medical condition requiring fluid limitations.
D Incorrect: A productive cough should not be suppressed.
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