A Client Arrives in the Emergency Department with Complaints of Intermittent

A client arrives in the emergency department with complaints of intermittent nosebleeds over the past two days. Which are priority assessments for the nurse to implement when providing care to this client? Select all that apply.

A) Request information from the client regarding increased propensity for bruising or bleeding.
B) Assess the tonsils for redness or swelling.
C) Obtain a blood pressure.
D) Check for deviated septum.
E) Request information from the client to determine if there was any recent thin, watery drainage from the nose.