A nurse is caring for a child who has nosebleed. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

A. Place the child in a sitting position and tilt her head back: Tilting the head back risks blood aspiration or swallowing, which can cause nausea or vomiting. B. Apply ice at the opening of the nares for 5 minutes and then re-check for bleeding: Ice may help, but direct pressure is the first-line intervention. C. Have the child sit with her head tilted forward and hold pressure on her nose for 10 min: This is the appropriate action to stop bleeding and prevent blood from entering the airway or stomach. D. Place the child in a supine position with a pillow under her head: This position is unsafe as it can lead to blood pooling in the back of the throat.