A Patient Is in the Emergency Department with Unilateral Epistaxis

A patient is in the emergency department with unilateral epistaxis that continues to bleed after 15 minutes of pressure on the anterior septum and application of a topical nasal decongestant. The provider is unable to visualize the site of the bleeding. What is the next measure for this patient?

A) Chemical cautery
B) Electrocautery
C) Nasal packing
D) Petrolatum ointment