When giving an antitussive, the nurse remembers that they are used primarily for what reason?
a. to relieve nasal congestion
b. to thin secretions to ease removal of excessive secretions
c. to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive
d. to suppress productive and nonproductive coughs
Answer: c. to stop the cough reflex when the cough is nonproductive
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1. put the side rails up after moving the patient from the stretcher to the bed. 2. ask the patient to move from the stretcher to the bed. 3. move the patient rapidly from the stretcher to the bed. 4. uncover the patient before transferring from the stretcher to the bed.
Multiply the decimals: 0.3 x 3.6 __________
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