A client is prescribed potassium iodide for his cough. The nurse should instruct the client to:
a. mix the medication in fruit juice
b. avoid using this medication with food
c. measure the medication in a cup
d. avoid doing anything requiring mental alertness
ANS: A
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A Correct: Mixing the medication in fruit juice makes it more palatable.
B Incorrect: This medication can be taken with or without food.
C Incorrect: This medication is measured in drops.
D Incorrect: This does not produce CNS depression.
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