GNRS_555_Case_Studies Med surg

GNRS_555_Case_Studies Med surg GNRS_555_Case_Studies Med surg Case Study Upper Resp Mr. Davidson is a 24-year old boxer. He had a boxing game and received with a nose injury. Due to heavy nosebleed, he was transferred to ER. Health Assessment and Physical Exam: Diagnostic Test: Deviated septum is observed. X-ray is done to confirm the diagnosis. Patient is alert and oriented. He didn't lose his consciousness. The patient reports severe nose pain. No other symptoms. Nursing Care: What should be your highest priority when you plan the care of this patient? o Vent airway, BCs Which position should you assist the patient to and why? o Up right position, head slightly forward How do you differentiate between anterior nasal bleeding and posterior nasal bleeding? o Posterior: secondary to hypertension, older people, coughing, more dangerous, back of throat o Anterior: stops spontaneously, not life threatening, able to see