Which information should the nurse include in the teaching of a client with chronic bronchitis prescribed breathing treatments with acetylcysteine (Mucomyst)?
A. "Stop the treatment if you start to cough."
B. "Do not use the prescription if you notice it has a foul odor."
C. "This drug is used to decrease bronchospasms."
D. "You may experience nausea while using this drug."
Answer: D
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