RN Exam Practice
Pharmacological and Parenteral TherapiesQuestion 2207 of 2368

A nurse has given a client a prescribed nasal spray. Which instruction should the nurse give?

  1. Blow the nose gently right after the spray to clear it
  2. Lie flat for 30 minutes without swallowing
  3. Sniff forcefully several times to move the spray in
  4. Avoid blowing the nose for 5 to 10 minutes
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Correct answer: Avoid blowing the nose for 5 to 10 minutes

The client should avoid blowing their nose for 5 to 10 minutes after nasal instillation.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Administration of Medications Via Other Routes: Nasal Instillation. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026