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A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is using phenylephrine nasal spray 3 times daily and reports rebound congestion.

Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to reduce the effects of rebound congestion?

A. "Decrease the frequency to twice daily."
B. "Continue use for one more week."
C. "Discontinue use in the left nostril, then in the right nostril."
D. "Add oxymetazoline nasal spray to relieve symptoms."



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Final answer:

To reduce rebound congestion effects from phenylephrine nasal spray, instruct the client to decrease the frequency to twice daily.


Explanation:

Decrease the frequency to twice daily. Rebound congestion can occur from overuse of nasal decongestant sprays like phenylephrine. By reducing the frequency of administration, the client can help alleviate this issue.


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