NUR 1211 - Unit 2 - Upper Respiratory Problems Correct 100%

Epistaxis - ANSWERnosebleed, NI: stay calm, quiet, sit and lean forward, hold pressure on the soft spot for 10-15 minutes Deviated Septum/nasal polyps SS:/NI/Educ. - ANSWERSS: stuffy nose, headache, post nasal drip, snoring NI: tape nasal packing string to cheek, elevate HOB, cold compress, monitor for hemorrhage - frequent swallowing Teach: no bearing down, bending over, coughing, sneeze with mouth open, no aspirin or NSAIDS Rhinitis : SS:/NI:/Educ - ANSWERinflammation of nasal mucosa & sinuses (most contagious in first 3 days) SS: think clear nasal drainage, fever, headache, sneezing, tearing, blurred vision, productive cough NI: good hand washing, throat or sputum culture, encourage fluids and rest, stay home to prevent spread, identify allergens Tonsillitis: SS:/NI: -