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Alygatorr01285

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The nurse is completing documentation for a client recovering from a nosebleed. What should be included in this documentation? (Select all that apply.)
 
  1. The time it occurred
  2. Use of aspirin to treat
  3. Preventing future episodes
  4. Measures used to control it
  5. Teaching to care for it at home

Question 2

When caring for a client recovering from a tonsillectomy, the nurse should monitor closely for which life-threatening complication?
 
  1. Hemorrhage
  2. Throat pain and headache
  3. Temperature elevation of 100.6 F
  4. Nausea and vomiting


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bimper21

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1, 3, 4, 5

1. Document the time the nosebleed occurred.
2. Aspirin is an anticoagulant. The client would not be treated with aspirin for a nosebleed.
3. Document teaching provided to prevent future episodes.
4. Document measures required to control bleeding.
5. Document teaching provided regarding home care measures.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 1

1. Hemorrhage can be life-threatening.
2. Throat pain and headache are not life-threatening.
3. A temperature elevation is not life-threatening.
4. Nausea and vomiting is not life-threatening.


Alygatorr01285

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Excellent

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