Which action should the nurse take first when a patient develops epistaxis?
A) Pack the affected nare tightly with an epistaxis balloon.
B) Apply squeezing pressure to the nostrils for 10 minutes.
C) Obtain silver nitrate that may be needed for cauterization.
D) Instill a vasoconstrictor medication into the affected nare.
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