During a checkup, a 22-year-old woman tells the nurse that she uses an over-the-counter nasal spray because of her allergies. She also states that it does not work as well as it used to when she first started using it. The best response by the nurse would be:
a. "You should never use over-the-counter nasal sprays because of the risk of addiction."
b. "You should try switching to another brand of medication to prevent this problem."
c. "Continuing to use this spray is important to keep your allergies under control."
d. "Using these nasal medications irritates the lining of the nose and may cause rebound swelling."
ANS: D
The misuse of over-the-counter nasal medications irritates the mucosa, causing rebound swelling, which is a common problem.
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