The patient has had anterior nasal packing placed for severe epistaxis.The nurse notes that he is swallowing frequently.What should a nurse suspect?

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Frequent swallowing after anterior nasal packing for severe epistaxis can indicate that the patient is swallowing blood, suggesting ongoing bleeding. This is a sign that the bleeding may not be fully controlled by the anterior packing, and further medical evaluation or intervention may be necessary.

The Patient Has Had Anterior Nasal Packing Placed for Severe