A 3-year-old has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are: pulse 124, respiration 20, and SpO2 100. Which of the following would be most appropriate when caring for this child?
A) Non-emergent transport to the hospital
B) High-concentration oxygen
C) Attempt removal of the crayon with forceps
D) Place a warm pack to the bridge of the nose
Question 2
A hearing-impaired patient with a hearing aid is having a difficult time hearing your questions. Your initial action would be to:
A) write the questions on paper.
B) slow your speech and increase the pitch of your voice.
C) ensure that his hearing aid is turned on.
D) position yourself in front of the patient and speak loudly.
Physical assessment is one component of the nursing database
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