Which outcomes would be most appropriate for a client who is receiving pharmacotherapy for cough and cold relief?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. The client will experience decreased congestion and drainage.
2. The client will easily expectorate excess mucus.
3. The client will report dry mouth and drowsiness to the provider.
4. The client will reduce fluid intake to assist in liquefying mucus.
5. The client will contact the health care provider if the cough becomes productive.
Correct Answer: 1,2
Rationale 1: This would be an expected goal of pharmacological therapy for cough and cold.
Rationale 2: This would be an expected goal of pharmacological therapy for cough and cold.
Rationale 3: Dry mouth and drowsiness are common side effects of many cold and allergy preparations, so there is no need to report them.
Rationale 4: Increasing fluid intake will result in more liquid mucus.
Rationale 5: Many cough preparations act to loosen mucus, so there is no need to report a productive cough.
Global Rationale: Treatment goals are based on symptomology. Typically, symptoms of cough and cold include congestion, drainage, and inability to easily clear the airway. Dry mouth and drowsiness are common side effects of many cold and allergy preparations, so there is no need to report them. Increasing fluid intake will result in more liquid mucus. Many cough preparations act to loosen mucus, so there is no need to report a productive cough.
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