After discussing care of upper respiratory infections (URI) and prevention of secondary infections with a patient who has a URI, the nurse determines that additional teaching is needed when the patient says
A) "I will drink lots of juices and other fluids to stay hydrated."
B) "I will watch for changes in nasal secretions or the sputum that I cough up."
C) "I can take acetaminophen (Tylenol) to treat discomfort."
D) "I can use my nasal decongestant spray until the congestion is all gone."
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