A patient has been receiving a cough medicine with guaifenesin for 48 hours.Which nursing diagnosis would this medication best address?
A) Acute Pain related to swollen tonsils and discomfort rated as 7 on 0-10 VAS
B) Impaired Airway Clearance related to large amount of tenacious mucous
C) Impaired Gas Exchange related to inability to discharge carbon dioxide
D) Impaired Perfusion (pulmonary) related to partially blocked subsegmental bronchioles
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