A client comes into the emergency department with epistaxis. What intervention should you perform when caring for a client with epistaxis?
a) Provide a nasal splint.
b) Apply direct continuous pressure.
c) Place the client in a semi-Fowler's position.
d) Apply a moustache dressing.
Answer: b) Apply direct continuous pressure.
Explanation:
The severity and location of bleeding determine the treatment of a client with epistaxis. To manage this condition, the nurse should apply direct continuous pressure to the nares for 5 to 10 minutes with the client's head tilted slightly forward. Application of a moustache dressing or a drip pad to absorb drainage, application of a nasal splint, and placement of the client in a semi-Fowler's position are interventions related to the management of a client with a nasal obstruction. pg.555
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