While obtaining a health history, a patient tells the nurse that he has frequent nosebleeds and asks the best way to get them to stop. What would be the nurse's best response?

A) "While sitting up, place a cold compress over your nose."
B) "Sit up with your head tilted forward and pinch your nose."
C) "Allow the bleeding to stop on its own, but don't blow your nose."
D) "Lie on your back with your head tilted back and pinch your nose."

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Nikhil Nikki · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  With a nosebleed, the person should sit up with the head tilted forward and pinch the nose between the thumb and forefinger for 5 to 15 minutes.

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