A patient is taking guaifenesin (Balminil) as part of treatment of influenza.What should the nurse also instruct the patient to do?
A) Force fluids to help loosen and liquefy secretions.
B) Report a fever to the doctor if body temperature is above 38.3°C.
C) Avoid driving a car or operating heavy machinery, because of the drug's sedating effects.
D) To retain the effects of the medication for a longer period, avoid coughing.
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