A Client Arrives in the Emergency Room with Complaints of Intermittent

A client arrives in the emergency room with complaints of intermittent nosebleeds for the past two days.Which of the following assessments would be a priority for the nurse is this situation?

A) Request information from the client regarding increased propensity for bruising or bleeding.
B) Assess the tonsils for redness or swelling.
C) Obtain a blood pressure.
D) Check for deviated septum.
E) Request information from the client to determine if there was any recent thin,watery drainage from the nose.