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MirandaLo

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The nurse should refer which of the following clients to a health care provider?
 
  a. one with a productive cough for two days
  b. one with a cough for eight days
  c. one with a fever of 38.5 degrees C
  d. one with a persistent headache

Question 2

Clients with a frequent nonproductive cough may be administered which of the following?
 
  a. guaifenesin before going to bed c. potassium iodide with milk before bed
  b. hydrocodone bitartrate at bedtime d. terpin hydrate before the evening meal



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, D

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Correct b., c., and d. are clients who should be referred to a health care provider.
Incorrect a. does not necessarily need a referral from the information provided.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Incorrect: A nonproductive cough should not be treated with an expectorant before bed.
B Correct: A narcotic antitussive administered at bedtime will help the client to not be awakened by nonproductive coughs, which worsen when a client lies down.
C Incorrect: A nonproductive cough should not be treated with an expectorant before bed.
D Incorrect: A nonproductive cough should not be treated with an expectorant before bed.




MirandaLo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 24, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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