When the nurse removes a nasogastric (NG) tube that has been in place for 7 days, the patient develops a nosebleed. To control the bleeding, the nurse should initially

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The first nursing action for epistaxis is to apply direct pressure by pinching the nostrils. The patient should be sitting and leaning forward. Ice compresses may be helpful in decreasing bleeding but is not the most appropriate initial action. If the bleeding persists, the nares may be packed with ribbon gauze by the health care provider.

When the Nurse Removes a Nasogastric (NG) Tube That Has