When teaching a client to administer nasal decongestant drops, the nurse cautions the client against instilling more than the recommended amount of medication. Which of the following is a possible outcome of overuse of this medication?
A) Onset of pain in the nares and sinuses
B) Development of a sinus infection
C) Swelling of the nasal mucosa
D) Dryness of the nasal mucosa
C
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Administration of more than the recommended dosage of nasal medication could lead to swelling of the nasal mucosa within the short time of drug administration. However, administering more than the recommended dosage may not cause onset of pain in the nares and sinuses, development of a sinus infection, or dryness of the nasal mucosa.
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