What is the best advice a nurse can give a patient with viral rhinitis who intends to purchase an over-the-counter combination cold remedy?
1. "These remedies provide precise dosing for each symptom that you are experiencing."
2. "These agents are used best in conjunction with an antibiotic medication."
3. "It is more prudent to use a single-agent preparation if you are experiencing only one symptom."
4. "Because these agents are available over the counter, it is safe to use any of them as long as needed."
Correct Answer: 3
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