A Client Is Receiving a Phenylephrine (Afrin)nasal Spray for the Symptoms

question 11

Multiple Choice

A client is receiving a phenylephrine (Afrin) nasal spray for the symptoms of a cold.Which assessment parameter would the nurse expect to see improved?

• A)A decrease in nasal stuffiness
• B)Improved energy level
• C)Less coughing
• D)Fewer nasal secretions

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Definitions:

Pain Receptors

Specialized nerve endings that transmit pain signals to the brain when the body experiences harmful stimuli.

Emotional Reactions

Responses characterized by intense feelings that are generated in response to an internal or external event.

Hypnotized

The state of being in a trance, often induced by another person, characterized by heightened suggestibility and focus.

Hypnosis

A trance-like state in which a person has heightened focus, concentration, and suggestibility.