The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who h

The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has described excessive use of cough medicine.

The population health nurse is talking with a 78-year-old client who has chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder (COPD) and has described excessive use of cough medicine. The nurse should teach the client that this excessive use can make him more susceptible to respiratory infections by:
1. Decreasing clearance of secretions.
2. Decreasing his immunity.
3. Causing less fluid intake.
4. Decreasing nutritional intake.

ESSAYBID ANSWER

Answer: 1
Explanation: 1. Population health nurses can suggest that the client with COPD refrain from excessive use of cough medicines because they decrease clearance of secretions and make clients more susceptible to respiratory infection. The excessive use will not affect his immunity, cause less fluid intake, or cause a decrease in his nutritional intake.