A client has acute rhinitis.What is the most important intervention for the nurse to perform?

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Bacterial infection often occurs with acute rhinitis.The nurse should assess for symptoms because treatment may be warranted.It is not essential to assess for allergies or the use of nasal spray,or to determine whether drug use is occurring.All of these interventions are focused on determining a cause for repeated acute rhinitis and are primarily the responsibility of the health care provider.The nurse should focus on client assessment and should determine whether a secondary infection is present.

A Client Has Acute Rhinitis