For an elderly client who has a posterior nasal plug and anterior nasal packing in place to control an episode of severe epistaxis, the priority assessment for the nurse would be assessing for
A) continuing nasal pain.
B) dislodged packing.
C) presence of hypoxia.
D) swallowing blood.

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Clients with posterior plugs and anterior nasal packing are admitted to the hospital and monitored closely for hypoxia. Posterior packing can affect both level of consciousness and respiratory status, especially in the elderly client.

For an Elderly Client Who Has a Posterior Nasal Plug