A Nurse Is Teaching a Patient How to Use Phenylephrine

question 17

Multiple Choice

A nurse is teaching a patient how to use phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal spray.To avoid systemic absorption,the nurse teaches the patient to perform which action?

• 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:

Skeletal Muscle Tissue

A type of tissue composed of muscle fibers capable of contracting to produce movement, crucial for body mobility.

Smooth Muscle Tissue

A type of muscle tissue found in body organs like the stomach and blood vessels, characterized by its non-striated appearance.

Contracture

The permanent tightening of muscles, tendons, skin, or other soft tissues that results in decreased mobility and possible deformity at a joint.

Sheaths

Protective coverings or cases that enclose a part or object, such as a blade or a cable.