A Patient Is Recovering from Bronchitis

question 3

Multiple Choice

A patient is recovering from bronchitis.He is producing large amounts of thick mucus,especially in the mornings.What might the nurse expect the physician to do?

• A) Suggest he drink a glass of water with each meal.
• B) Suggest he drink two glasses of orange juice daily.
• C) Order an expectorant and tell the patient to force fluids.
• D) Order an antitussive.

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