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Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]:
Emergency interventions
(Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition))
If you detect profuse, spontaneous bleeding in the oral cavity, quickly check the patient’s airway and look for signs of cardiovascular collapse, such as tachycardia and hypotension. Suction the patient. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site. Expect to insert an airway, administer I.V. fluids, and collect serum samples for diagnostic evaluation.
Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]:
Emergency interventions
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
If you detect profuse, spontaneous bleeding in the oral cavity, quickly check the patient’s airway and look for signs of cardiovascular collapse, such as tachycardia and hypotension. Suction the patient. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site. Expect to insert an airway, administer I.V. fluids, and collect serum samples for diagnostic evaluation.
Gum swelling:
Patient counseling
(Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition))
To prevent further swelling, teach the patient the basics of good nutrition. Remind him to eat foods high in vitamin C, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, daily. Also, encourage him to avoid gum irritants, such as commercial mouthwashes, alcohol, and tobacco. Advise him to see a periodontist at least once every 6 months.
Gum bleeding:
Emergency Actions
(Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses)
If you detect profuse, spontaneous bleeding in the oral cavity, quickly check airway patency and look for signs of cardiovascular collapse, such as tachycardia and hypotension. Suction the patient. Apply direct pressure to the bleeding site. Expect to insert an airway, administer I.V. fluids, and collect serum samples for diagnostic evaluation.
Gum bleeding [Gingival bleeding]:
Nursing considerations
(Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms)
▪ Prepare the patient for diagnostic tests, such as blood studies or facial X-rays.
▪ Prepare him for the possibility of a packed red blood cell blood product transfusion, if necessary (platelets or fresh frozen plasma).
▪ When providing mouth care, avoid using lemon-glycerin swabs, which may burn or dry the gums.
Patient teaching
▪ Instruct the patient in proper mouth and gum care.
▪ Discuss signs and symptoms that require medical attention.
▪ Emphasize the importance of seeking regular dental care.
Unlabelled alternative drug treatments include:
- Clindamycin
- Cleocin
- Cleocin Pediatric
- Cleocin T
- Cleocin Vaginal Cream
- Dalacin C
- Dalacin T
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