The nurse assesses a patient who is bleeding profusely from the nose. The nurse documents this finding as which of the following conditions?
a) Dysphagia
b) Rhinorrhea
c) Xerostomia
d) Epistaxis
Answer: d) Epistaxis
Explanation:
Epistaxis is due to rupture of tiny, distended vessels in the mucous membrane of any area of the nose. Xerostomia refers to dryness of the mouth. Rhinorrhea refers to drainage of a large amount of fluid from the nose. Dysphagia refers to difficulties in swallowing. pg. 554
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