The Nurse Caring for a Client with Allergic Rhinitis Who

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a client with allergic rhinitis who is using a decongestant nasal spray would determine that teaching goals have been met when the client says

• A) "Nasal sprays must be combined with an oral antihistamine to achieve relief."
• B) "Overuse can result in nosebleeds and mucosal ulceration."
• C) "Rebound rhinitis (rhinitis medicamentosa) is common with continual use."
• D) "The spray should be used round-the-clock at equally spaced intervals."

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