While Going Through One of the Client Prescriptions, the Nurse

question 8

Multiple Choice

While going through one of the client prescriptions, the nurse finds that the primary health-care provider has prescribed antihistamines and antipyretics. The nurse observes that a corticosteroid anti-inflammatory nasal spray has also been advised in the prescription. What condition can the nurse infer from the prescription?

• A) The prescription provides medication for pharyngitis.
• B) The prescription provides medication for sinusitis.
• C) The prescription provides medication for rhinitis.
• D) The prescription provides medication for tonsillitis.

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