A Client with a History of Myocardial Infarction Calls the Clinic

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client with a history of myocardial infarction calls the clinic to report the onset of a cough that is troublesome only at night.What direction does the nurse give to the client?

• A) "Please come into the clinic for an evaluation."
• B) "Increase your fluid intake during waking hours."
• C) "Use an over-the-counter cough suppressant."
• D) "Sleep on two pillows to facilitate postnasal drainage."

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Definitions:

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Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI)

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