When the nurse is teaching the parents how to relieve nasal congestion in their infant, the nurse will recommend which of the following?
a. saline nasal drops instilled every 3 to 4 hours
b. over-the-counter cold remedies for children
c. humidifier with concurrent use of a camphor product
d. applying a camphor product in and around the nostrils
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A Correct. Teaching the parents how to relieve nasal congestion in their infant, the nurse will recommend saline nasal drops instilled every 3 to 4 hours, particularly before feeding.
B Incorrect. Teaching the parents how to relieve nasal congestion in their infant, the nurse will not recommend over-the-counter cold remedies for the infant.
C Incorrect. Teaching the parents how to relieve nasal congestion in their infant, the nurse will not recommend a humidifier with concurrent use of a camphor product for infants.
D Incorrect. Teaching the parents how to relieve nasal congestion in their infant, the nurse will not recommend applying a camphor product in and around the nostrils for the infant.
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