The client has been oxymetazoline (Afrin) nasal spray for several weeks complains to the nurse that the spray seems to no longer seems to work to clear the nasal passages. Which information should the nurse teach?
a) Increase the number of sprays until the desired effect has been reached.
b) This type of medication can cause rebound congestion if used too long.
c) Alternate Afrin with saline nasal spray every 4 hours
d) Place Afrin nasal spray in a vaporizer at night for best results.
Answer: b) This type of medication can cause rebound congestion if used too long.
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