Basic Care and ComfortQuestion 1641 of 2368
A client has a nosebleed. Which instruction should the nurse give?
- Tilt the head back and pinch the bridge of the nose for up to 15 minutes
- Lie flat on the back and breathe through the nose until bleeding stops
- Lean forward, pinch the sides of the nose, and breathe through the mouth
- Lean forward and blow the nose firmly every minute to clear out clots
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Correct answer: Lean forward, pinch the sides of the nose, and breathe through the mouth
Leaning forward and pinching the lateral nose for up to 15 minutes controls most nosebleeds. Mouth breathing is needed during this time.
Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Head and Neck Assessment: Epistaxis. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Basic Care and Comfort"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026