ATI RN
ATI Fundamentals Exam Special Unit ADN Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is administering nasal decongestant drops for a client. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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Answer: A: Tell the client to blow his/her nose gently before the instillation of the drops.
Rationale: Asking the client to blow their nose gently before administering nasal decongestant drops helps clear excess mucus, improving the effectiveness of the drops. This step ensures better absorption and distribution of the medication.
Summary of other choices:
B: Assisting the client to a side-lying position is not necessary for administering nasal decongestant drops.
C: Holding the dropper 2 cm above the nares may not be accurate for all types of nasal decongestant drops.
D: Instructing the client to stay in the same position for 2 minutes is not crucial for the administration of nasal decongestant drops.
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