A Patient Has Been Advised to Add a Nasal Spray

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient has been advised to add a nasal spray (an adrenergic decongestant) to treat a cold.What should the nurse tell the patient in regard to the nasal spray?

• A)Expect the spray's effects to be delayed for at least 1 week.
• B)Limit the use of the spray to 3 to 5 days.
• C)Continue using the spray until the nasal stuffiness has resolved.
• D)Avoid using the spray if a fever develops.

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