The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient with Bronchitis and Prepares

question 11

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient with bronchitis and prepares to provide Tessalon pearls (benzonatate) as ordered. The patient states, "I don't think I've had this before. What is it for?" Which of the following responses by the nurse is best?

• A) "This helps thin the mucus so it is easier for you to cough it up."
• B) "It is a cough suppressant and will help reduce your coughing."
• C) "This helps dilate the small airways in your lungs to help you breathe."
• D) "It is a muscle relaxer so you can rest more comfortably."

Understand the importance and methods of coordination and integration in organizational settings.

Understand the structure and functions of the limbic system.

Identify the brainstem's role and its associated structures.

Recognize the cerebellum's importance in coordination and balance.

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