A nurse is planning to teach a patient about the proper use of an intranasal decongestant.The nurse's caution about rebound effect will center primarily on the:

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The rebound effect, also known as rhinitis medicamentosa, is a common concern with the prolonged use of topical nasal decongestants. It occurs when the medication causes an increase in nasal congestion once it is stopped, leading to a cycle of dependency on the medication to relieve symptoms. Advising to stop the medication on the fifth day is a measure to prevent this rebound congestion.

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