Nurse Recommendations for Preventing Heart & Kidney Problems

Antibiotics

Taking antipyretics to reduce fever

Gargling with saline (salt & water) (correct)

Increased daily intake of water

To avoid viral infections

To prevent kidney problems

To prevent heart problems

Only given if bacterial infection is present (correct)

Decrease desire to drink water

Promote coughing

Inhibit cough reflex in the cough center of the brain (correct)

Increase cough reflex

<p>To avoid dehydration due to medication side effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

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