The nurse is caring for a hospitalized older patient who has nasal packing in place after a nosebleed. Which assessment finding will require the most immediate action by the nurse?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Older patients with nasal packing are at risk of aspiration or airway obstruction. An O₂ saturation of 89% should alert the nurse to further assess for these complications. The other assessment data also indicate a need for nursing action but not as immediately as the low O₂ saturation.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Hospitalized Older Patient Who