The Nurse Instructs a Patient with a Nosebleed to Sit

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a patient with a nosebleed to sit up and lean slightly forward. For which reason does the nurse teach the patient to maintain this posture?

• A)To prevent dizziness or syncope
• B)To reduce bleeding from the anterior plexus
• C)To help prevent symptoms of shock due to blood loss
• D)To avoid unseen blood from being swallowed or aspirated

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