A parent asks a nurse to recommend an intranasal decongestant for a 6-year-old child. Which response by the nurse is correct?
a. "Decongestants are too sedating for children and should not be used."
b. "Decongestants should not be given to children under 7 years old."
c. "Decongestant drops are recommended instead of decongestant sprays."
d. "Decongestant sprays should be used no longer than 5 to 10 days."
ANS: C
Decongestant drops are recommended for children, because the number of drops can be controlled precisely. When sprays are used, the amount given is not well controlled. Decongestants cause CNS excitation. Decongestants may be given to children over the age of 4 years. Intranasal decongestants should not be used for longer than 5 days.
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