A 3-year-old child has stuck a crayon in his nose. Assessment reveals the crayon to be deeply embedded in the right nostril, with some irritation and swelling noted. His vital signs are pulse, 124 beats/min; respiration, 20 breaths/min; and SpO2, 99%. What would be most appropriate action to take when caring for this child?

Here are some signs of serious head injuries: Altered consciousness, Skull deformities, Clear fluid from the ears or nose, Vision changes, and Nausea and vomiting.  First aid for head injuries includes: Encouraging the injured person to minimize any movement of their head or neck Controlling any significant blood loss from head wounds with direct pressure and a dressing Monitoring their airway and breathing until the arrival of an ambulance  Some signs of penetrating neck trauma include: Minor hemoptysis Hematemesis Dysphonia Dysphagia Subcutaneous, or mediastinal air Non-expanding... Show more

Here are some signs of serious head injuries: Altered consciousness, Skull deformities, Clear fluid from the ears or nose, Vision changes, and Nausea and vomiting. 

First aid for head injuries includes:
Encouraging the injured person to minimize any movement of their head or neck
Controlling any significant blood loss from head wounds with direct pressure and a dressing
Monitoring their airway and breathing until the arrival of an ambulance 

Some signs of penetrating neck trauma include:
Minor hemoptysis
Hematemesis
Dysphonia
Dysphagia
Subcutaneous, or mediastinal air
Non-expanding hematoma 

Some signs of airway injury include: dyspnea, hemoptysis, subcutaneous air, stridor, and hoarseness. 

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