The nurse is working in the emergency department and is assessing a client who states, "I woke up with this nose bleed and it hasn't stopped bleeding for 3 hours. I take blood thinners and now I am feeling woozy." Which part of this statement is concerning and needs immediate attention?
a. "I take blood thinners"
b. "It hasn't stopped bleeding for 3 hours"
c. "I woke up with this nose bleed"
d. "I am feeling woozy"
d. "I am feeling woozy"
rationale: Feeling woozy means the client is now symptomatic after blood loss. The client could potentially be shunting blood to vital organs. The nurse should ensure the client is laying down and get an EKG (ECG) to make sure the heart has a normal rhythm.
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