The Nurse Instructs a Patient with a Nosebleed to Sit

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse instructs a patient with a nosebleed to sit up and lean slightly forward.Why did the nurse teach the patient to use 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 prevent unseen blood from being swallowed or aspirated

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