Nursing care for acute rhinitis

1. For Mikael who is diagnosed of having allergic rhinitis, which nursing intervention is the most appropriate?

• Encouraging the client to use nasal saline sprays.

• Discouraging nose blowing before administering nasal medication

• Advising use of bronchodilator regularly, even if having no symptoms

• Instructing the client to carry epinephrine with him at all times.

2. Which intervention should Nurse John Joe discuss with Elena who has an allergic disorder and is requesting information for allergy symptom control? (Select all that apply.)

• A. Instructing the client to refrain from using air conditioning or humidifiers in the house.

• Instructing the client to use curtains instead of pull shades over windows.

• Instructing the client to cover the mattress with a hypoallergenic cover

• Instructing the client to wear a mask when cleaning

• Instructing the client to avoid using sprays, powders, and perfumes

For Aubrey Anne who has allergies, which client statement indicates that the nurse’s teaching about her condition has be successful?

• “I don’t need to wear any type of mask when I’m cleaning my house.”

• “I should stay in the house when there’s a low pollen count outside.”

• “I should avoid any types of spray, powders, and perfumes.”

• “I can wear any type of clothing that I want to as long as I wash it first.”

After the first injection of an immunotherapy program, the nurse notices a large, red wheal on the client’s arm, coughing, and expiratory wheezing. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?

• Notifying the health care provider immediately.

• Administering I.M. epinephrine per protocol.

• Beginning oxygen by way of nasal cannula

• Starting an I.V. line for medication administration.

5. Which condition would Nurse Jade suspect when a client complains of a runny nose, itching and burning eyes, and sneezing since visiting a friend who had a cat in the home?

• Anaphylaxis.

• Bronchitis.

• Allergic rhinitis.

• Asthma.