A nurse is caring for an asthmatic client who complains of an unpleasant aftertaste after using the inhaler. With which of the following should the nurse tell the client to gargle to avoid this aftertaste?
A) Mineral water
B) Potassium permanganate
C) Sterile water
D) Salt water
D
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The nurse should suggest that the client gargle with salt water to diminish the unpleasant aftertaste after using an inhaler. Gargling with mineral water, potassium permanganate, or sterile water is not specifically suggested.
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