The nurse is providing teaching to a client who has acute viral rhinitis about management of upper respiratory infections (URI). Which of the following client statements indicate that additional teaching is needed?
A)"I can take acetaminophen to treat discomfort."
B)"I will drink lots of juices and other fluids to stay hydrated."
C)"I can use my nasal decongestant spray until the congestion is all gone."
D)"I will watch for changes in nasal secretions or the sputum that I cough up."

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The nurse should clarify that nasal decongestant sprays should be used for no more than 5 days to prevent rebound vasodilation and congestion. The other responses indicate that the teaching has been effective.

The Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Client Who Has