A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
Assist the client to a side-lying position.
Hold the dropper 2 cm (1 in) above the naris.
Tell the client to blow her nose gently before the instillation.
Instruct the client to stay in the same position for 2 min.
The Correct Answer is C
Rationale-blowing the nose clears any mucus plugs allowing for optimal absorption
A. Lying on the side post application may lead to spillage of the applied drop
B. Holding the dropper too far leads to spillage with too little medication getting to the desired area
D. Tilting the head too long may lead to unnecessary irritation
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