Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A parent calls the pediatric clinic to report that her child has a bloody nose.The nurse should give which of the following instructions to stop the bleeding?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
The correct answer is A. Having the child sit with her head tilted forward and holding pressure on her nose for 10 minutes helps to stop nosebleeds by applying direct pressure to the bleeding vessel. This position prevents blood from flowing backward into the throat and reduces the risk of swallowing blood. Choice B is incorrect as applying ice can cause vasoconstriction and delay clotting. Choices C and D are also incorrect as they can lead to blood flowing back into the throat and potentially cause aspiration.