Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 88%
Simulated
When teaching the client about topical nasal decongestant sprays, the nurse should warn that overuse of such medication is likely to result in which adverse effect?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Overuse of topical nasal decongestants can lead to rebound congestion, where nasal passages become more congested after the medication wears off, due to dependency on the decongestant.