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Question:
A 55-year-old male patient arrives at the ER with anterior epistaxis that has not resolved after an hour of applying pressure. Which of the following instructions, if given to the UAP by the nurse, would be considered CORRECT?
A
“Please have the patient lean forward while sitting upright.”
explanation
An anterior epistaxis is a nosebleed! Have the patient lean forward to prevent blood from entering the stomach, apply direct lateral pressure, avoid blowing their nose, and use ice or cold packs, not warm.
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