A Nurse Is Teaching a Client How to Use Phenylephrine

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a client how to use phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal spray. To avoid systemic absorption, the nurse teaches the client to:

• A) apply pressure to the nose after spraying.
• B) administer the spray while in the supine position.
• C) insert the spray while sitting up.
• D) exhale deeply while injecting the nasal spray.

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Definitions:

Immobilized

Restriction of movement, often by mechanical means or medical devices, to allow healing or prevent further injury.

Supine Position

A way of lying down where the person is on their back, facing upwards, often used in medical contexts.

Hypercalcemia

A condition characterized by an abnormally high level of calcium in the blood, which can cause various symptoms and require medical management.

Renal Calculi

Also known as kidney stones; these are hard deposits of minerals and salts that form inside the kidneys.