Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
The patient is ordered a nasal sprayThe patient is ordered a nasal spray. Which intervention should the nurse instruct the patient to do prior to administration of the nasal spray?
Correct answer
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Rationale
Asking the patient to blow his/her nose to clear the nasal passages is important before administering nasal spray to ensure the medication can reach the nasal mucosa effectively.