A patient has recently recovered from pneumonia. She is on an expectorant for a cough she developed with her pneumonia. She discovers that she now wheezes after jogging in the morning. What might the nurse expect the physician to suggest?
a. Taking an oral bronchodilator before running
b. Using an intranasal steroid nebulizer before running
c. Taking a spray decongestant before running
d. Drinking 2 quarts of water daily
ANS: D
The patient should use a humidifier and drink at least 2 quarts of water daily while taking an expectorant. These actions will help to liquefy the mucus, making it easier to expel.
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