Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1  describe what critical thinking is, and explain why it is valuable; 2  assess the credibility and reliability of sources;
A child with a cold may have a runny nose with mucus that starts out clear but can turn thick and gray, yellow, or green over seven to 10 days. He may also have a headache, sore throat, or cough or run a low-grade fever. Here are three signs that your child has something more serious and needs to be seen by a doctor.e may also have a headache, sore throat, or cough or run a low-grade fever. Here are three signs that your child has something more serious and needs to be seen by a doctor.
1 Cold will constrict the blood vessels and help stop the bleeding. 2  Keep pinching for a full 10 minutes. 3  Use a clock to time the 10 minutes. 4  It can seem like a long time. 5  Resist the urge to peek after a few minutes to see if your nose has stopped bleeding. 6  Check to see if your nose is still bleeding after 10 minutes. Nosebleeds usually occur in the soft part of the nose. 2  Spraying the nose with a medicated nasal spray (such as Afrin) before applying pressure may help stop a nosebleed. 3  You will have to breathe through your mouth. 4  Apply an ice pack to your nose and cheeks.