Question

A 70-year-old man presents with a severe nosebleed. His medical history includes COPD, depression, and a hemorrhagic stroke 3 years ago. His BP is 190/110 mm Hg, his pulse is 100 beats/min, and his respirations are 24 breaths/min. His medications include albuterol, sertraline (Zoloft), and multivitamins. Which of the following is MOST likely causing his nosebleed today?

A. High blood pressure

B. Hemorrhagic stroke

C. His prescribed albuterol

D. Diabetic complications

Answer 1

A. High blood pressure

Step-by-step explanation:

High blood pressure is a factor that causes nose bleeds. Peak blood pressure is also a common and benign cause of nasal bleeding. This is because high pressure causes a rupture of small blood vessels in the nasal mucosa. For this reason, we can state that, among the options given in the question above, high blood pressure is the factor that is causing nasal bleeding in the patient.