The nurse is reviewing a patient'smedication orders for prn (asnecessary) medications that can begiven to a patient who has bronchitiswith a productive cough. Which drugwill the nurse choose?a )An antitussiveb)An expectorantc) An antihistamined )A decongestant

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The nurse is reviewing a patient's medication orders for prn (as necessary) medications that can be given to a patient who has bronchitis with a productive cough. Which drug will the nurse choose? a )An antitussive b)An expectorant c) An antihistamine d )A decongestant