When teaching a client about using a decongestant in a nasal spray form, which instruction would the nurse include? Select all that apply
A) "Recline on a bed and hang your head over the edge."
B) "Sniff hard for a few minutes after administration."
C) "Make sure the tip of the container is touching the nasal mucosa."
D) "Do not share the container with anyone except family members."
E) "Know that nasal burning or stinging may occur."
Ans: B, E
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A client should be instructed to administer a nasal spray while sitting upright, not allow the tip of the container to touch the nasal mucosa, and to sniff hard for a few minutes after administration. The client may experience some burning or stinging after the administration of the nasal spray. The container should not be shared with anyone.
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