A 10-year-old boy arrives in the aid room bleeding from his nose. He states that he did not injure himself and just started bleeding while he was skiing, and that he can't get it to stop. Based on your OEC training, which of the following statements about treating epistaxis is false?
a. The nares, or nostrils should be pressed together just below the bony prominence of the nose.
b. You should maintain pressure up to 15 minutes before evaluating ongoing bleeding.
c. Your initial treatment is to pack the nose with tightly rolled gauze and then apply direct pressure to the nose.
d. The most common mistake in the management of epistaxis is letting go of pressure too soon.
Answer: c
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A) "Your appendix could rupture, causing a major infection and shock." B) "The inflammation of the appendix will gradually subside, but in the meantime, the pain will be terrible." C) "If you do not get care, blood may clot in the intestine, causing an obstruction." D) "The pain will most likely subside in a few hours. You may want to try an anti-inflammatory like Motrin."
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