A Student Is Rushed to the School Health Clinic Because

A student is rushed to the school health clinic because of a nosebleed. The towel being held to the student's nose is saturated with blood. When the towel is removed, the bleeding continues in large quantities and is deep red. Which is the priority for the nurse to determine during the assessment process?

A) Whether the classroom environment is particularly dry
B) History of sinusitis symptoms or exposure
C) History of trauma before the onset of bleeding
D) Family history of nosebleeds