A client is prescribed two sprays of a nasal medication twice a day. The nurse is teaching the client how to self-administer the medication and instructs the client to
a) Clean the medication container once each day.
b) Blow the nose before applying medication into the nares.
c) Tilt the head back when activating the spray of the medication.
d) Wait 10 seconds before administering the second spray.
Answer: b) Blow the nose before applying medication into the nares.
Explanation:
The nurse instructs the client to blow the nose before administering the nasal medication. The client should keep the head upright, not tilted back. The client should wait at least 1 minute before administering the second spray and clean the container after each use. pg.541
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