Decongestant nose drops are recommended for a 10-month-old infant with an upper respiratory tract infection.Instructions for nose drops should include which information?
A) Do not use for more than 3 days.
B) Keep drops to use again for nasal congestion.
C) Administer drops after feedings and at bedtime.
D) Give two drops every 5 minutes until nasal congestion subsides.

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Vasoconstrictive nose drops such as Neo-Synephrine should not be used for more than 3 days to avoid rebound congestion.Drops should be discarded after one illness and not used for other children because they may become contaminated with bacteria.Drops administered before feedings are more helpful.Two drops are administered to cause vasoconstriction in the anterior mucous membranes.An additional two drops are instilled 5 to 10 minutes later for the posterior mucous membranes.No further doses should be given.

Decongestant Nose Drops Are Recommended for a 10-Month-Old Infant with an Upper