Diagnosed with upper respiratory infection

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The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who has been diagnosed with an upper respiratory infection and has been advised to take an over-the-counter (OTC) topical nasal decongestant. What should the nurse teach the client in order to prevent rhinitis medicamentosa? Avoid using nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) concurrently. Use the medication for as short a time as possible. Increase fluid intake for the duration of treatment. Do not take antihistamines at the same time as the decongestant.

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