A client has acute rhinitis. What is the most important intervention for the nurse to perform?
a. Assess for symptoms of infection.
b. Ascertain whether the client has allergies.
c. Question the client on the use of nasal sprays.
d. Do blood and urine screenings for drug use.
A
Bacterial infection often occurs with acute rhinitis. The nurse should assess for symptoms be-cause treatment may be warranted. It is not essential to assess for allergies or the use of nasal spray, or to determine whether drug use is occurring. All of these interventions are focused on determining a cause for repeated acute rhinitis and are primarily the responsibility of the health care provider. The nurse should focus on client assessment and should determine whether a sec-ondary infection is present.
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