While examining a client, the primary health-care provider finds the client has symptoms that include cough, fever, sore throat, and general malaise. Physical assessment findings include mucus production and rhonchi. Which treatment does the primary health-care provider administer to the client?

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The symptoms and physical assessment findings suggest a respiratory infection, possibly bacterial, given the presence of mucus production and rhonchi. A bronchodilator can help open airways and improve breathing, while antibiotics can treat the underlying bacterial infection.

While Examining a Client, the Primary Health-Care Provider Finds the Client