A client diagnosed with viral rhinitis tells the nurse that she has been using a decongestant nasal spray for several weeks and the symptoms are getting worse. Which of the following does the nurse suspect is occurring with this client?

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The prolonged use of decongestant nasal sprays can lead to a rebound effect called rhinitis medicamentosa, where the nasal passages become even more congested and swollen. The other options are not associated with the prolonged use of decongestant nasal sprays.

A Client Diagnosed with Viral Rhinitis Tells the Nurse That