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A Patient Has a Prescription for an Adrenergic Nasal Spray

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A patient has a prescription for an adrenergic nasal spray to relieve nasal congestion.Which instruction should the nurse provide about this medication?


A) "Use the spray whenever your nasal passages feel swollen."
B) "Do not use the spray for more than 3 days, or rebound congestion may occur."
C) "Overuse of the spray can cause hypotension; be sure to rise slowly from a sitting position."
D) "Apply petroleum jelly (Vaseline) to the inside of your nose if you experience irritation from the spray."

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