The client has a nighttime cough related to taking enalapril (Vasotec). What is the best nursing intervention to promote rest in this client?

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Having the client sleep on two or three pillows at night will promote elevation of the head and airway, which can help alleviate the nighttime cough associated with enalapril. Sitting up in a chair can be uncomfortable for extended periods of time and sedative or cough-suppressant medications may not address the root cause of the cough.

The Client Has a Nighttime Cough Related to Taking Enalapril