The nurse is teaching a client with blocked nasal passages who uses intranasal steroid products that the client should be advised to:
a. use a decongestant shortly before administration of the steroid product.
b. use an antihistamine shortly before administration of the steroid product.
c. also use a combination antihistamine-decongestant product for maximum effectiveness.
d. avoid using any other drugs that affect the nasal mucosa.
ANS: A
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A Correct: This will help with adequate distribution of the intranasal steroid product.
B Incorrect: This will not impact on the administration of the intranasal steroid product.
C Incorrect: This will not impact on the administration of the intranasal steroid product.
D Incorrect: This is not sound advice.
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