Practice Question
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative day one following a rhinoplasty. Which nursing intervention takes priority in identifying a potential complication?
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Correct Answer:
Assess how often the patient is swallowing
Rationale:
🔵 Frequent swallowing after rhinoplasty may indicate posterior nasal bleeding, which is a potentially serious, hidden complication.
🔵 Bleeding can drip down the throat rather than appear externally, so swallowing frequency becomes a key early indicator.
🔵 Identifying internal bleeding early prevents airway compromise and hemorrhagic shock.
🔵 This assessment is more urgent than swelling, hydration, or nose-blowing instruction.
❌ — Fluid intake is helpful but not a priority for detecting complications.
❌ — Teaching is important but not the priority assessment.
❌ — Expected postoperative finding, not early warning of complications.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: Examplify Exam(s)
- Domain: Medical-Surgical
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