Multiple Choice
Which action should the nurse take first when a patient develops a nosebleed?
A) Pinch the lower portion of the nose for 10 minutes.
B) Pack the affected nare tightly with an epistaxis balloon.
C) Obtain silver nitrate that will be needed for cauterization.
D) Apply ice compresses over the patient's nose and cheeks.
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