Nursing Interventions & Teaching
Reduce anxiety and teach patient to avoid spicy foods
What is epistaxis?
Weight loss, voiding, and avoiding alcohol 3-4 hours beforehand, is the preferred treatment method
What is treatment for OSA?
This condition is associated with watery drainage and decreased sense of smell.
What is rhinitis?
Dry mucous membranes, excessive aspirin use, HTN, and trauma
What is epistaxis?
A polysomnographic (overnight study) measures multiple physiologic signals.
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Nurse instructs patient and family members about the correct use of CPAP, BIPAP, and oxygen therapy.
What is obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)?
Gauze packing & phenylephrine spray
What is treatment for epistaxis?
Nasal obstruction and purulent nasal drainage
What is rhinosinusitis?
Obesity, smoking, neck circumference greater than 17 inches
What is OSA?
Rapid antigen detection testing
What is acute pharyngitis?
Educate pt to stay in bed if fever occurs, examine skin for rashes, and avoid spread (change toothbrush, throw away used tissues)
What are nursing teachings for pharyngitis?
Depends on the cause.
Viral- medications to tx symptoms
Bacterial- antibiotics
Allergies- antihistamines, steroids
What is treatment for rhinitis?
Low grade fever, nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, nasal discharge, sneezing, and sore throat
What is viral rhinitis (common cold)?
Tobacco use, paint fumes, wood/cement dust, genetic predisposition
What is laryngeal cancer?
Inspect nose, neck, throat, and palpate lymph nodes
What is assessment for URI?
NSAIDs, antihistamines, antibiotics, and guaifenesin
What is treatment for viral rhinitis (common cold)?
>65 years, men and postmenopausal women
What are risk factors for OSA?
Encourage liquids at least 2-3L/day and gargles
What is treatment for URI?