A Patient Is in the Emergency Department with Unilateral Epistaxis

question 1

Multiple Choice

A patient is in the emergency department with unilateral epistaxis that continues to bleed after 15 minutes of pressure on the anterior septum and application of a topical nasal decongestant. The provider is unable to visualize the site of the bleeding. What is the next measure for this patient?

• A) Chemical cautery
• B) Electrocautery
• C) Nasal packing
• D) Petrolatum ointment

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