Question

a nurse is teaching a client about the use of a mucolytic to treat a cough. the nurse should include that a mucolytic has which of the following therapeutic effects?
suppresses the cough stimulus
reduces inflammation
thins and loosens mucus
dries secretions

Explanation:

Mucolytics are medications designed specifically to target mucus consistency. Cough suppressants block the cough stimulus, anti-inflammatories reduce inflammation, and anticholinergics/decongestants dry secretions. Mucolytics work by breaking down mucus bonds to thin and loosen it for easier clearance.

Answer:

C. Thins and loosens mucus