HHC Health & Home Care Clinical Policy And

HHC HEALTH & HOME CARE Section: 14-17
Emergency: Foreign Body In Nose __RN
PURPOSE:
To remove foreign body from nose and prevent further
injury.
CONSIDERATIONS:
1. Bloody, excessive nasal discharge or pain may
indicate a foreign body in the nostril.
2. Only remove object if it is easily accessible and if
attempting to remove it will not push object further
into nostril.
EQUIPMENT:
Flashlight
Forceps or tweezers
Gloves – if available
PROCEDURE:
1. Adhere to Universal Precautions.
2. Explain procedure to patient.
3. Using flashlight, observe type of object and location.
4. Remove object with forceps or tweezers, if readily
accessible.
5. If object is not easily removed, have patient seek
medical attention.
6. Discard soiled supplies in appropriate containers.
AFTER CARE:
1. Document in patient's record:
a. Incident and degree of injury.
b. Treatment provided.
c. Patient's response to treatment.
2. Refer to medical care, if indicated.
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