When taking care of a nosebleed, how should the guest position themselves?

When addressing a nosebleed, it is important for the individual experiencing the bleeding to lean forward. This positioning helps to prevent blood from flowing down the back of the throat, which can lead to choking or swallowing blood, potentially causing nausea or vomiting. By leaning forward, the blood can exit the nostrils more easily and minimizes the risk of aspiration. Additionally, this position assists in reducing the pressure in the nasal blood vessels, helping to manage the bleeding more effectively.

Other positions, such as leaning back, lying down, or standing straight, do not provide the same level of safety and might exacerbate the situation by allowing the blood to flow to undesirable areas, increasing the chance of further complications.