Recurrent epistaxis and integrated nursing management: a case report.
This is a case report of a 63-year-old man with an acute presentation of recurrent epistaxis. The patient was marginally hypertensive. When manual pressure on the anterior nose failed to control the bleeding, bilateral anterior surgical packing was placed. In view of the patient's medical and behavioral problems, an integrated nursing approach was necessary to assist in preventing future episodes of epistaxis and to maintain an acceptable quality of life.
Acharya
Pratima Poudel
PP
Green Lane Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand. ppoudel@yahoo.com
D004844:Epistaxis / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012008:Recurrence; D012648:Self Care