Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 90%
Simulated
A client with a cold is taking the antitussive medication benzonatate. Which assessment information indicates to the nurse that the medication is effective?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Benzonatate suppresses cough reflex; denying coughing spells (A) indicates efficacy. Sleep (B) may improve indirectly. Expectorating secretions (C) and nasal discharge (D) are unrelated, as benzonatate is not an expectorant or decongestant.