A 62-year-old patient is seen in the emergency department with an epistaxis. When a patient has an epistaxis, the correct nursing interventions would be
a. place the patient in Fowler's position with the head forward.
b. place the patient in low-Fowler's position with the head hyperextended.
c. compress the nostrils tightly below the bone and hold for 1 minute.
d. place hot compresses over the nose.
A
Elevate head of bed. Place patient in Fowler's position with the head forward. Compression of nostrils should be for 10-15 minutes. Hot compresses will increase bleeding-ice should be applied.
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