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CCNS Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist

Category - Pediatrics

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A pediatric patient has a nasogastric tube that has been in place for five days. Thirty minutes after the nurse removes the tube, the patient experiences epistaxis. To control the bleeding, the nurse should:
  1. Apply pressure by pinching the anterior portion of the nose for five to ten minutes
  2. Pack the nostrils with gauze and keep the gauze in place for five-ten days
  3. Apply ice compresses to the patient’s forehead and back of the neck
  4. Place the patient in a sitting position with the neck hyperextended
Explanation
Answer - A - To control the bleeding, the nurse should apply pressure by pinching the anterior portion of the nose for five to ten minutes. Pressure should be applied to the nose for five to ten minutes. Patients require coaching in mouth breathing while pressure is applied.
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