The nurse is teaching a patient with epistaxis about the best way to control bleeding. What information will the nurse relay to this patient?
a. Place ice on the nose and pinch the nostrils
b. Maintain a flat position
c. Pack nostrils with cotton
d. Lean backward
ANS: A
Apply steady pressure to both nostrils while applying ice to the nose is the best way to attempt to control the bleeding of epistaxis.
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