An Older Male Client with Several Chronic Conditions Is Using

question 21

Multiple Choice

An older male client with several chronic conditions is using pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) for cold symptoms.Which adverse effect does the nurse teach the client to report to the physician?

• A)Increased coughing
• B)Irritated,crusty nares
• C)Thickening and color change of nasal drainage
• D)Decreased urinary stream

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