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Epistaxis, Nursing Care Plan of Epistaxis - Coggle Diagram
Epistaxis
Nursing Interventions
Apply ice on the nose
Tilt the head forward
Monitor vital signs
Pinch the nose
Use adrenalin and cotton wool to stop the bleeding
Put I/V lines and replace (Smeltzer and Bare, 2002, Lippincott, Washington)
Definition
Bleeding of the nose
Can become a medical emergency
Nursing Care plan
Problems
dehydration
risk of fluid deficit related to excessive blood loss
I/V Lines
Pinch nose to stop the bleeding
Pathophysiology
Nursing Care Plan of Epistaxis
Problems
Nursing Diagnosis
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