A nurse provides teaching to a patient with allergic rhinitis who will begin using an intranasal glucocorticoid. Which statement by the patient indicates understanding of the teaching?

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Patients using intranasal glucocorticoids should be taught to use a decongestant to unblock nasal passages if needed before using the medication. Intranasal glucocorticoids should be used regularly on a daily basis to achieve optimal effects and not every other day or as needed. Systemic effects from intranasal glucocorticoids can occur but are not likely.

A Nurse Provides Teaching to a Patient with Allergic Rhinitis