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A person using over-the-counter nasal decongestant drops who reports unrelieved and worsening nasal congestion should be instructed to:

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Rationale: Prolonged use of decongestant drops (3 to 5 days) can lead to rebound congestion, which is relieved by discontinuing the medication for 2 to 3 weeks. Nasal congestion results from dilation of nasal blood vessels due to infection, inflammation, or allergy. With this dilation, there is a transudation of fluid into the tissue spaces, resulting in swelling of the nasal cavity. Nasal decongestants (sympathomimetic amines) stimulate the alpha-adrenergic receptors, producing vascular constriction (vasoconstriction) of the capillaries within the nasal mucosa. The result is shrinking of the nasal mucous membranes and a reduction in fluid secretion (runny nose). Decongestants can make a client jittery, nervous, or restless. These side effects decrease or disappear as the body adjusts to the drug. When nasal decongestants are used for longer than 5 days, instead of the nasal membranes constricting, vasodilation occurs, causing increased stuffy nose and nasal congestion. The nurse should emphasize the importance of limiting the use of nasal sprays and drops. As with any alpha-adrenergic drug (for example, decongestants), blood pressure and blood glucose levels can increase. These drugs are contraindicated and should only be used with extreme caution for clients with hypertension, cardiac disease, hyperthyroidism, and diabetes mellitus.

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