Hemorrhage
Hemorrhage ( 40 Questions)
Incorrect. While pain management is essential, it is not the priority when dealing with active bleeding that requires immediate intervention.
Incorrect. Positioning the client comfortably is important, but it is not the priority when there is active bleeding.
Correct. The priority intervention is to apply direct pressure to the bleeding site to control and reduce bleeding until further assessment and medical assistance can be obtained.
Incorrect. Obtaining a detailed health history is valuable for understanding the client's overall health, but it is not the priority when the client is actively bleeding and requires immediate intervention.
A) Incorrect. While pain management is essential, it is not the priority when dealing with active bleeding that requires immediate intervention.
B) Incorrect. Positioning the client comfortably is important, but it is not the priority when there is active bleeding.
C) Correct. The priority intervention is to apply direct pressure to the bleeding site to control and reduce bleeding until further assessment and medical assistance can be obtained.
D) Incorrect. Obtaining a detailed health history is valuable for understanding the client's overall health, but it is not the priority when the client is actively bleeding and requires immediate intervention.