A patient is recovering from bronchitis.He is producing large amounts of thick mucus,especially in the mornings.What might the nurse expect the physician to do?

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Expectorants decrease the thickness of respiratory secretions and aid in their removal.The patient should also take an increased amount of fluid each day and breathe humidified air.This will help liquefy secretions.

A Patient Is Recovering from Bronchitis