What Instructions Should the Nurse Provide for Immediate Treatment for Epistaxis

question 26

Multiple Choice

What instructions should the nurse provide for immediate treatment for epistaxis?

• A) "Stand still, lean your head back so that the blood won't get all over everything, and pinch your nose shut for at least 10 minutes."
• B) "Stand still, lean your head forward, and pinch your nose tightly for at least 10 minutes."
• C) "Sit down on a solid surface, lean your head forward to let the blood run out, and then pinch your nose closed for at least 30 minutes."
• D) "Sit down on a solid surface, lean your head forward so you don't choke on the blood, and pinch your nose shut for at least 10 minutes."

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