A 45-year-old patient presents to the clinic with persistent nasal congestion that has worsened despite frequent use of an over-the-counter nasal decongestant for the past three weeks. Which of the following is the most appropriate nursing intervention?

Advise the patient to continue using the nasal decongestant but reduce the frequency to once daily.

Suggest increasing the dosage of the current nasal decongestant to manage congestion.

Educate the patient on discontinuing the nasal decongestant and recommend a saline nasal spray for symptom relief.

Prescribe a stronger nasal decongestant to alleviate symptoms more effectively.