A Patient Says, "My Nose Is Always Congested and It

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient says, "My nose is always congested and it just seems to get worse with the nasal spray I've been using." The nurse realizes that this patient is describing which of the following?

• A)an incorrect use of the nasal spray
• B)an acute sinus infection that needs to be treated with antibiotics
• C)a side effect of the nasal spray
• D)rebound nasal congestion

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