Asked by Jazmen Lucas on Jun 08, 2024
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During a checkup, a 22-year-old woman tells the nurse that she uses an over-the-counter nasal spray because of her allergies. She also states that it does not work as well as it used to when she first started using it. Which is the best response by the nurse?
A) "You should never use over-the-counter nasal sprays because of the risk for addiction."
B) "You should try switching to another brand of medication to prevent this problem."
C) "Continuing to use this spray is important to keep your allergies under control."
D) "Frequent use of these nasal medications irritates the lining of the nose and may cause rebound swelling."
Rebound Swelling
Increased swelling in a body part after a period of compression or after the initial swelling had subsided.
Nasal Spray
A liquid solution administered through the nose to alleviate congestion, allergies, or other nasal problems.
Over-the-counter
Medications or products that can be purchased without a prescription from a healthcare professional.
- Furnish fitting nursing responses and counsel for oral and respiratory health problems.
- Understand the indications and effects of common over-the-counter nasal and oral health treatments.
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Kamal HossainJun 15, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The misuse of over-the-counter nasal medications irritates the mucosa and causes the blood vessels to become swollen, rebound swelling, which is a common problem.
Learning Objectives
- Furnish fitting nursing responses and counsel for oral and respiratory health problems.
- Understand the indications and effects of common over-the-counter nasal and oral health treatments.