A 29-year-old male has an anterior nosebleed after he was accidentally elbowed in the nose. His is conscious and alert with adequate breathing. The MOST appropriate care for this patient includes:
A. applying a gauze pad in between his lower lip and gum.
B. packing the nasopharynx with moist, sterile dressings.
C. placing him supine and pinching his nostrils together.
D. leaning him forward and pinching his nostrils together.
Answer: D. leaning him forward and pinching his nostrils together.
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a. HHS secretary b. Patients involved c. Media d. All of the above