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Upper Respiratory Disorders

PROBLEMS OF THE NOSE


Epistaxis
  • is a nosebleed due to injury or a disease
  • due to rupture of blood vessels of the anterior portion of the nasal cavity
  • if the bleeding from posterior nasal, it originates from turbinates or lateral nasal wall

Nursing Measures:
  • place patient in an upright position, leaning forward to reduce venous pressure
  • avoiding the patient to talk and let to breathe through his mouth
  • compress the soft outer portion ot the nose against the midline septum for about 5-10 minutes continuously
  • if symptoms persist assist the physician
  • care of the gauze packing pack inside the nose and be remove after 24 hours
  • psychological support to the patient specially if packing is applied as he feels uncomfortable

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