Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When a Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take first when a patient develops epistaxis?

• A)Pack the affected nare tightly with an epistaxis balloon.
• B)Apply squeezing pressure to the nostrils for 10 minutes.
• C)Obtain silver nitrate that may be needed for cauterization.
• D)Instill a vasoconstrictor medication into the affected nare.

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