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Epistaxis, nose - Coggle Diagram
Epistaxis
Causes
Allergic or non allergic rhinitis
Blood thinning drugs
Dry air
Insertion of foreign objects into the nose
Nursing management
Help apply ice compressions
Reassure patient to be calm to reduce anxiety
Assist patient sit so they can pinch nose
Administer all prescribed vasoconstrictors
Treatment
Removal of foreign objects if they are cause
Blood clotting medication
Blood thinning medication if bleeding is severe
Prevention
Avoid nose picking
Limit the use of medication such as Disprin
Use saline nose spray to keep nose moist throughout the day
Signs and symptoms
Persistent infections
Nose drainage with colour
Frequent dry nose
Hemorrhage from the nose ,nasal cavity or nasopharynx.
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