Question

A woman admitted to the Emergency Department is bleeding profusely from a patch where her hair was lost from her scalp. She is accompanied by her husband who tells the nurse that his wife caught her hair on the railing and pulled it out when she fell down the stairs. The husband is solicitous of his wife and quickly answers questions on her behalf. He attempts to comfort his wife by saying to her, "I am right here with you, dear. Nothing can keep us apart." What is the priority nursing intervention?

Answer 1

The priority nursing intervention is to control the bleeding and provide immediate medical care to the woman.

Step-by-step explanation:

The priority nursing intervention in this scenario is to control the bleeding and provide immediate medical care to the woman. The nurse should assess the severity of the bleeding and apply direct pressure to the area to help stop the bleeding. This can be done by using a clean cloth or sterile dressing and applying firm pressure to the site. If the bleeding does not stop or continues to be profuse, the nurse should notify the emergency medical team for further intervention.