A 43-year-old man is experiencing a severe nosebleed. His blood pressure is 190/110 mm Hg and his heart rate is 90 beats/min and bounding. Preferred treatment for this patient includes:
A. placing a rolled 4² × 4² dressing between his lower lip and gum.
B. pinching the patient's nostrils and having him lean forward.
C. packing both nostrils with gauze pads until the bleeding stops.
D. having the patient pinch his own nostrils and then lie supine.
Answer: B. pinching the patient's nostrils and having him lean forward.
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