Upper Respiratory

A nurse is evaluating a client's understanding of the teaching about the use of fluticasone (Flonase) to treat perennial rhinitis. Which of the following statements by the client indicate he understands the teaching? Question 4 options: "I should use the spray every 4 hours while I am awake." "It may take as long as 3 weeks before the medication takes a maximum effect." "This medication can also be used to treat motion sickness." "I can use this medication when my nasal passages are blocked."

"It may take as long as 3 weeks before the medication takes a maximum effect."

An adult client is taking diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for symptoms of allergic rhinitis. For which of the following adverse reactions should the nurse teach the client to watch? (Select all that apply.) Question 5 options: Dry mouth Nonproductive cough Skin rash Diarrhea Urinary hesitation

Dry mouth Urinary hesitation

A nurse is teaching a client to self-administer nasal drops for allergic rhinitis symptoms. The nurse should teach the client to lie in which of the following positions to obtain the best effect of the medication? Question 2 options: Supine with head flexed Sitting with head in neutral position Lateral with head in low position Prone with head extended

Lateral with head in low position

A preschool child recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis has a new prescription for acetylcysteine (Mucomyst). The nurse teaches the client and her family that the purpose of this medication is to do which of the following? Question 3 options: Suppress cough Decrease pain Minimize nasal congestion Loosen secretions

Loosen secretions

A nurse is caring for a client who states she has been taking phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine) nasal drops for the past 10 days for her upper respiratory symptoms. For which of the following adverse effects should the nurse assess? Question 1 options: Sedation Nasal congestion Productive cough Constipation

Nasal congestion