A Child Has Been Seen in the Clinic and Diagnosed

question 57

Multiple Choice

A child has been seen in the clinic and diagnosed with bronchitis.The next day,the mother calls the clinic to ask about using cough medicine to decrease the child's cough.Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

• A) "Children should never use cough medicine for bronchitis."
• B) "If she can't sleep due to a cough, a dose would be okay at night."
• C) "It would be alright to use, but watch her for hyperactivity."
• D) "Yes, give her over-the-counter cough medicine every 4 hours."

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