The nurse is teaching a client about the actions of an intranasal inhaler containing ipratropium (Atrovent).Which statement by the nurse is most accurate?

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Ipratropium is an anticholinergic medication that works by blocking the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, which is responsible for increased secretions in the nasal passages. Therefore, the client can expect a decrease in nasal secretions after using the intranasal inhaler. Choices B, C, and D are not accurate statements about the actions of ipratropium.

The Nurse Is Teaching a Client About the Actions of an Intranasal