A Provider Performs a Nasal Speculum Examination on a Patient

A provider performs a nasal speculum examination on a patient who sustained nasal trauma in a motor vehicle accident. The provider notes marked swelling of the nose, instability and crepitus of the nasal septum with no other facial bony abnormalities and observes a rounded bluish mass against the nasal septum. Which action is necessary initially?

A) Computerized tomography (CT) scan of facial structures
B) Ice packs to reduce facial swelling
C) Surgery to reduce the nasal fracture
D) Urgent drainage of the mass