A school-aged child develops a nosebleed (epistaxis). Which action should the nurse take?

The correct answer is C. Sit the child upright and apply pressure to the sides of the nose.Choice A rationaleKeeping the child flat and applying pressure to the bridge of the nose is not effective for managing a nosebleed. The child should be in an upright position to reduce blood flow to the nose and prevent swallowing blood.Choice B rationaleTurning the child’s head to the side and pressing on the nasal ridge is not the recommended approach for managing a nosebleed. The child should be in an upright position with pressure applied to the sides of the nose.Choice C rationaleSitting the child upright and applying pressure to the sides of the nose is the correct action. This position helps to reduce blood flow to the nose and applying pressure helps to stop the bleeding.Choice D rationaleElevating the head of the bed slightly and applying pressure to the forehead is not effective for managing a nosebleed. The child should be in an upright position with pressure applied to the sides of the nose to stop the bleeding. .