The nurse is teaching a mother how to administer nasal drops to her infant.What should be included in the teaching plan?

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Infants are nose breathers,and the possible congestion caused by nasal medications may inhibit their sucking.Administer nose drops 20 to 30 minutes before feedings.Over-the-counter nasal sprays or nose drops should be used for only one illness;bottles become easily contaminated with bacteria.Nasal decongestants can enter the systemic circulation by way of the nasal mucosa or the gastrointestinal tract if swallowed,causing restlessness,nervousness,tremors,or insomnia in some patients.Long-term use can worsen nasal congestion through a rebound effect.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Mother How to Administer Nasal