When teaching clients using nasal sprays, the nurse should instruct them to:
a. administer by lying down and hyperextending the neck.
b. fill the dropper with the prescribed amount of medication.
c. expectorate medication running down the throat rather than swallow it.
d. hold the inhaler firmly between the thumb and middle finger.
ANS: C
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A Incorrect: These are instructions for nasal drops.
B Incorrect: These are instructions for nasal drops.
C Correct: This will help prevent systemic absorption of the topical medication.
D Incorrect: This is not appropriate instruction.
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