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Which of the following is TRUE regarding anterior epistaxis?

A
Patient is kept in sitting and slight leaning forward position while compressing the nares
B
Topical phenylephrine is contraindicated as it increases blood pressure
C
Commonly from Kiesselbach venous plexus in the anterior septum
D
Foley's nasal tamponade is a treatment option
High-Yield Explanation
(a) Patient is kept in sitting and slight leaning forward position while compressing the nares(Ref. Cummings, 6th ed., 684)Phenylephrine being a decongestant is used to prepare the nose before cauterization.Foley's nasal tamponade is done in posterior nasal space in posterior epistaxis.
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