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What should a nurse recommend for a sore throat according to the text?
What should a nurse recommend for a sore throat according to the text?
- Antibiotics
- Taking antipyretics to reduce fever
- Gargling with saline (salt & water) (correct)
- Increased daily intake of water
Why are antibiotics not given for uncomplicated influenza, according to the text?
Why are antibiotics not given for uncomplicated influenza, according to the text?
- To avoid viral infections
- To prevent kidney problems
- To prevent heart problems
- Only given if bacterial infection is present (correct)
What do antitussive agents do according to the text?
What do antitussive agents do according to the text?
- Decrease desire to drink water
- Promote coughing
- Inhibit cough reflex in the cough center of the brain (correct)
- Increase cough reflex
Why should a client taking medications ensure proper hydration according to the text?
Why should a client taking medications ensure proper hydration according to the text?
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What is the purpose of sedative cough mixtures according to the text?
What is the purpose of sedative cough mixtures according to the text?
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