A nurse cares for a client who has packing inserted for posterior ...

[Shelles]

A nurse cares for a client who has packing inserted for posterior nasal bleeding. Which action should the nurse take first?
 
  a. Assess the client's pain level.
  b. Keep the client's head elevated.
  c. Teach the client about the causes of nasal bleeding.
  d. Make sure the string is taped to the client's cheek.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a client who has sleep apnea and is prescribed modafinil (Provigil). The client asks, How will this medication help me? How should the nurse respond?
 
  a. This medication will treat your sleep apnea.
  b. This sedative will help you to sleep at night.
  c. This medication will promote daytime wakefulness.
  d. This analgesic will increase comfort while you sleep.

[jharrington11]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The string should be attached to the client's cheek to hold the packing in place. The nurse needs to make sure that this does not move because it can occlude the client's airway. The other options are good interventions, but ensuring that the airway is patent is the priority objective.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Modafinil is helpful for clients who have narcolepsy (uncontrollable daytime sleep) related to sleep apnea. This medication promotes daytime wakefulness.

[Shelles]

Excellent

[dawsa925]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it