The nurse is teaching a client how to use a nasal spray. Which of the following should be included in these instructions? (Select all that apply.)
1. Blow the nose before instilling the spray.
2. Tilt the head back and angle the tip of the bottle to the side of the nostril.
3. Use a finger to occlude the nostril that is not receiving the spray.
4. Inhale gently and evenly while discharging the spray into the nostril.
5. If a second spray is recommended, immediately repeat the procedure.
6. Blow the nose after administration of the spray.
1, 3, 4
For the steps to be correct, the head should be slightly forward, the second spray should be given 15 to 20 seconds after the spray, and the client should not blow the nose after the administration of the spray. The client should be instructed to blow the nose before instilling the spray, to use a finger to occlude the nostril that is not receiving the spray, and to gently inhale while the spray is being delivered into the nostril.
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