A nurse is caring for a client following nasal surgery. Which assessment finding best indicates current bleeding?
A) Ruddy colored drainage on the nasal dressing
B) Occasional nonproductive cough
C) Frequent swallowing
D) Pressure in the nasal cavity
C
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Standards of postoperative care include assessment for postoperative bleeding with symptoms such as repeated swallowing. Swallowing indicates a slow oozing or dripping down the back of the throat. Ruddy colored drainage indicates old drainage. Occasional nonproductive cough could possibly indicate a problem but is not as definitive as swallowing. Pressure in the nasal cavity is to be expected.
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