A patient is brought into the emergency department because she is bleeding from the Kiesselbach area. Blood is apparent on (in) the patient's
A) external ear canal
B) lip
C) nostril
D) rectum
E) urethra

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The Kiesselbach area is located in the front part of the nasal septum and is a common site for nosebleeds. Therefore, blood on the patient's nostril would indicate bleeding from this area. Blood in the external ear canal (A) would indicate a different source of bleeding, such as a ruptured eardrum. Blood on the lip (B) may indicate an injury to the mouth, but not specifically related to the Kiesselbach area. Bleeding from the rectum (D) and urethra (E) would also indicate different sources of bleeding not related to the Kiesselbach area.

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