The nurse is administering an expectorant and will provide which teaching?
a. avoid fluids for 30 to 35 minutes after the dose
b. drink extra fluids, unless contraindicated, to aid in expectoration of sputum.
c. avoid driving or operating heavy machinery while taking this medication
d. expect secretions to become thicker.
Answer: b. drink extra fluids, unless contraindicated, to aid in expectoration of sputum.
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1. chunky soups 2. milk 3. lukewarm foods 4. warm or cold flavorful foods
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Which of the following programs demonstrates the use of primary prevention?
a. Intense human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention education program with distribution of free condoms b. Group meetings and counseling of new mothers to help with family coping c. Peer counselors visiting pregnant teenagers and offering suggestions d. Volunteers educating the families of pregnant teenagers to ensure early prenatal care