A patient has thick retained secretions and has orders for a…

A patient has thick retained secretions and has orders for acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). What must the respiratory care practitioner consider?   I. Adding albuterol (Ventolin) to the order II. Recommend 3 ml of 10% acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) III. Recommend 10ml of 20% acetylcysteine (Mucomyst) IV. Assess the patient for shortness of breath