A patient has anterior nasal packing inserted for epistaxis. Which nursing action is the priority?
Correct answer: A. Assess the airway and observe for continued bleeding
- A. Assess the airway and observe for continued bleeding
- B. Remove the packing every hour to inspect the mucosa
- C. Ask the patient to blow the nose to clear clots
- D. Place the patient flat with the head lower than the chest
Explanation
Airway assessment is the priority because blood, swelling, or displaced packing can obstruct breathing. Nasal packing should not be repeatedly removed, and nose blowing can restart the bleeding.
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