Answer to Question 1
ANS: A
The first nursing action for epistaxis is to apply direct pressure by pinching the nostrils. Application of cold packs may decrease blood flow to the area, but will not be sufficient to stop bleeding. Cauterization and nasal packing are medical interventions that may be needed if pressure to the nares does not stop the bleeding, but these are not the first actions to take for a nosebleed.
Answer to Question 2
ANS: C
Independently caring for the laryngectomy tube indicates that the patient has regained control of personal care and hopelessness is at least partially resolved. Letting the nurse and spouse provide care and requesting no visitors may indicate that the patient is still experiencing hopelessness.
Critical thinking involves analysis in which the nurse examines patient data available from a variet
The nurse cares for the postop client in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU).
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
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