A client is taking guaifenesin, an expectorant, for bronchitis. The nurse knows that which of the following are side effects of expectorants?

a. Tinnitus
b. Headache
c. Nausea
d. Dizziness
e. Hypertension and tachycardia


b. Headache
c. Nausea
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a. Tinnitus is not a known side effect of guaifenesin.
b. Headache can be a possible side effect of guaifenesin. .
c. Nausea can be a possible side effect of guaifenesin. .
d. Dizziness can be a possible side effect of guaifenesin. .
e. Hypertension and tachycardia are not common side effects of expectorants.


d. Dizziness

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