patient has a history of severe, uncontrolled epistaxis. The patient’s blood pressure and platelet count are normal.To minimize

patient has a history of severe, uncontrolled epistaxis. The patient’s blood pressure and platelet count are normal.To minimize the occurrence of bleeding episodes the nurse should teach the patient to sleep wih the head elevated on at least two to three pillows

(A) firm pressure to the nostrils four times a day
(B) Apply a water –soluble lubricant to the nasal septum twice daily
(C) minimize the intake of caffeine and increase fluids intake
(D) sleep wih the head elevated on at least two to three pillows

Correct option is (B) Apply a water –soluble lubricant to the nasal septum twice daily. Explanation:patient has a history of severe, uncontrolled epistaxis. The patient’s blood pressure and platelet count are normal.To minimize the occurrence of bleeding episodes the nurse should teach the patient to sleep wih the head elevated on at least two to three pillows Apply a water –soluble lubricant to the nasal septum twice daily.