Appropriate management for a patient with severe epistaxis, tachycardia, and diaphoresis following an injury to the face includes:
A) positioning the patient supine and elevating his or her legs 12 to 18 inches.
B) administering enough IV crystalloid fluids to maintain adequate perfusion.
C) pinching the patient's nares together and instructing him or her to lean back.
D) applying direct pressure to the bridge of the nose and keeping the patient calm.
Answer: B) administering enough IV crystalloid fluids to maintain adequate perfusion.
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