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How long should a medical assistant wait to call the physician if a nosebleed will not stop?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Emergency preparedness includes knowing how to respond in the event of a man-made disaster, such as a terrorist event, and to a natural disaster, such as a hurricane or tornado.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

If the nosebleed does not stop after applying pressure for 1015 minutes, the physician should be called.

Answer to Question 2

This is great. Thanks



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