The nurse is caring for a client with an upper respiratory disorder. The client states he have a hacky, nonproductive cough, which wakens him during the night
Which over-the-counter medication would the nurse suggest to diminish the cough during the night? A) Benadryl
B) Robitussin
C) Pseudoephedrine
D) Flonase
B
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Robitussin acts on the central nervous system to raise the cough threshold and dampen the cough reflex. Benadryl is an antihistamine which relieves symptoms associated with allergies. Pseudoephedrine relieves nasal congestion associated with sinusitis, colds, and allergies. Flonase reduces tissue edema.
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