The nurse is doing discharge teaching in the ED with a patient who had a nosebleed. What should the nurse include in the discharge teaching of this patient?
A) Avoid blowing the nose for the next 45 minutes.
B) In case of recurrence, apply direct pressure for 15 minutes.
C) Do not take aspirin for the next 2 weeks.
D) Seek immediate medical attention if the nosebleed recurs.
Ans: B
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The nurse explains how to apply direct pressure to the nose with the thumb and the index finger for 15 minutes in case of a recurrent nosebleed. If recurrent bleeding cannot be stopped, the patient is instructed to seek additional medical attention. ASA is not contraindicated in most cases and the patient should avoiding blowing the nose for an extended period of time, not just 45 minutes.
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