Which of the following statements is true about managing epistaxis?
A. A patient should sit upright with his or her head held forward and tilted slightly up.
B. A trained person should immediately drain the hematoma via a surgical incision through the nasal septal mucosa.
C. An athletic trainer should refer a patient to a physician for X-ray examination and reduction of the fracture.
D. A patient's nose should be firmly packed to prevent the formation of an abscess.
Answer: A
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