A client reports nasal congestion, sneezing, sore throat, and muscle aches. The nurse intervenes how? Select all answers that apply.
a) Administer oral ibuprofen (Motrin).
b) Recommend guaifenesin (Mucinex).
c) Teach the client about handwashing.
d) Refer the client to a physician for antibiotic therapy.
e) Provide warm salt-water gargles.
e) Provide warm salt-water gargles.
Answer:
a) Administer oral ibuprofen (Motrin).
c) Teach the client about handwashing.
b) Recommend guaifenesin (Mucinex).
Explanation:
Described signs and symptoms are consistent with viral rhinitis (the common cold). Management consists of symptomatic therapy, such as gargling with warm salt-water gargles, taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications (eg, ibuprofen), and using guaifenesin, which promotes removal of secretions. Handwashing is the most effective measure to prevent transmission of organisms. Antibiotics should not be used, because they are not effective against viruses and misuse of antibiotics have contributed to the development of antibiotic-resistant organisms. pg.540
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