What is the priority assessment for the client who has undergone posterior nasal packing 1 hour ago for a posterior nosebleed?
A. Assessing adequacy of the client's airway.
B. Examining the posterior pharynx for evidence of bleeding.
C. Checking the oral mucous membranes for excessive dryness.
D. Asking the client to rate the pain experience on a scale of 1 to 10.
A
The posterior packing can slip and obstruct the client's airway. All the assessment areas are im-portant but the priority is to maintain a patent airway.
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