A client develops posterior nasal bleeding and has packing inserted.What is the nurse's priority action?

Name: A client develops posterior nasal bleeding and has packing inserted.What is the nurse's priority action?
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The thread is attached to the client's cheek that holds the packing in place.The nurse needs to make sure that this does not move because it can occlude the client's airway.The other options are good interventions,but ensuring that the airway is patent is the priority objective.

A Client Develops Posterior Nasal Bleeding and Has Packing Inserted