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.
ANS: C
The patient should insert the spray while sitting up to avoid it being absorbed systemically.
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