A Client with Chronic Bronchitis Is to Start Receiving Breathing

question 21

Multiple Choice

A client with chronic bronchitis is to start receiving breathing treatments with acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) . Which information should the nurse include in teaching about this medication?

• A) "Your pharmacist can order this for you to purchase as an over-the-counter drug."
• B) "Stop the treatment if you start to cough."
• C) "This drug has a very short shelf life, so if it smells bad, do not use it."
• D) "This drug is designed to break down and thin the mucus in your lungs."
• E) "You might experience nausea while using this drug."

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