A client with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is experiencing difficulty with copious amounts of tenacious sputum. A mucolytic drug is prescribed. What is the desired outcome of this classification of medication?

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The desired outcome of mucolytic drugs is to increase the clearance of sputum by decreasing its viscosity, making it easier to cough up and clear from the airways. Mucolytics do not suppress cough, resolve atrial tachycardia, or decrease wheezing.

A Client with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Is Experiencing