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The nurse is talking with the parent of a 5-year-old client about managing recurrent nosebleeds at home. Which of the following statements would be appropriate for the nurse to make? Select all that apply.

1. "Apply direct pressure by pinching your child's nostrils together for 5-15 minutes."
2. "Take your child to the emergency department as soon as possible."
3. "Tell your child to lie down and turn your child on the left side."
4. "Provide reassurance to keep your child calm and quiet."
5. "Place a cold cloth over the bridge of your child's nose."



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Final answer:

To manage recurrent nosebleeds at home for a 5-year-old child, apply direct pressure, provide reassurance, and use a cold cloth over the nose.


Explanation:

Appropriate statements for managing recurrent nosebleeds at home include:

  1. "Apply direct pressure by pinching your child's nostrils together for 5-15 minutes."
  2. "Provide reassurance to keep your child calm and quiet."
  3. "Place a cold cloth over the bridge of your child's nose."

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