A nurse is caring for a female patient who has developed atelectasis because of thick mucus secretions. The nurse is monitoring IV administration of acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) and notices that the patient's face is flushed
The appropriate nursing action would be to
A) stop the administration of acetylcysteine.
B) slow the administration of acetylcysteine and administer diphenhydramine if ordered.
C) remove any residual drug from the patient's face.
D) dilute the acetylcysteine solution.
B
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