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iveyjurea

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on: Jul 23, 2018
The client has been ordered Nasonex. The highest priority instruction that the nurse should give the client is to direct the spray:
 
  a. upwards in the nasal passages.
  b. downwards in the nasal passages.
  c. towards the nasal septum.
  d. away from the nasal septum.

Question 2

The client has been taking Robitussin DM in the home setting. The nurse suspects that she is taking an excessive amount of the medication when she complains of:
 
  a. nausea.
  b. drowsiness.
  c. hallucinations.
  d. bloody sputum.


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laurnthompson

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Reply #1 on: Jul 23, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Nasonex is most effective if it is directed away from the nasal septum.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Hallucinations are evidence of receiving a high dose of the medication.


iveyjurea

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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

kishoreddi

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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