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A nurse is teaching a patient how to use phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal spray. To avoid systemic absorption, the nurse teaches the patient to perform which action?
 
  a. Apply pressure to the nose after spraying.
  b. Administer the spray while in the supine position.
  c. Insert the spray while sitting up.
  d. Exhale deeply while injecting the nasal spray.

Question 2

A patient will be discharged on beta blockers. Which skill is essential for the nurse to teach the patient's family?
 
  a. How to prepare a low-sodium diet
  b. Assessments to detect fluid retention
  c. How to monitor heart rate and blood pressure
  d. Early signs of changing level of consciousness


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

ANS: C
The patient should insert the spray while sitting up to avoid it being absorbed systemically.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Because of the action and side effects of beta blockers, heart rate and blood pressure should be monitored frequently.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 23, 2018
:D TYSM

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