A Patient with a Cough Has Been Advised to Use

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient with a cough has been advised to use guaifenesin. The patient asks the nurse to explain the purpose of the drug. The nurse will explain that guaifenesin:

• A) dries secretions to help suppress coughing so patients can rest.
• B) helps stimulate the flow of secretions to increase cough productivity.
• C) helps to relieve chest pain associated with a cough.
• D) stimulates the body's natural immune responses.

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