Which sequence describes administering Flumist intranasally?

Which sequence describes administering Flumist intranasally?

• A. Have patient in the upright position; place sprayer tip just inside the nostril; depress the plunger rapidly until the dose divider prevents you from going any further; place the sprayer tip inside the other nostril; depress the plunger rapidly to deliver the remaining dose.
• B. Have patient in the upright position; place sprayer tip inside the nostril and press the plunger slowly.
• C. Have patient lying down; spray both nostrils alternately.
• D. Have patient in a seated position; spray into the mouth.

Answer: (A)

Administering Flumist intranasally is done with the patient upright, delivering one spray into each nostril. Place the sprayer tip just inside the nostril and depress the plunger rapidly to release the dose. The device has a dose divider that stops further travel after the first spray, so you switch to the other nostril and depress rapidly again to deliver the second spray. This ensures the full, correct amount is given and properly deposited on the nasal mucosa. Lying the patient down, spraying into the mouth, or pressing slowly would not provide the intended two-nostril delivery.

Administering Flumist intranasally is done with the patient upright, delivering one spray into each nostril. Place the sprayer tip just inside the nostril and depress the plunger rapidly to release the dose. The device has a dose divider that stops further travel after the first spray, so you switch to the other nostril and depress rapidly again to deliver the second spray. This ensures the full, correct amount is given and properly deposited on the nasal mucosa. Lying the patient down, spraying into the mouth, or pressing slowly would not provide the intended two-nostril delivery.