A patient asks the nurse about using dextromethorphan for cough.What information will the nurse include when teaching this patient about this drug?
A) "It does not cause sedation except at high doses."
B) "It may be used to treat cough for up to 2 weeks."
C) "It is non-narcotic, and it is OK to consume alcohol while taking this drug."
D) "It should not be taken by patients who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) ."
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