When Examining the Nares of a 45-Year-Old Patient Who Is

question 34

Multiple Choice

When examining the nares of a 45-year-old patient who is experiencing rhinorrhea, itching of the nose and eyes, and sneezing, the nurse notices the following: pale turbinates, swelling of the turbinates, and clear rhinorrhea. Which of these conditions is most likely the cause?

• A) Nasal polyps
• B) Acute rhinitis
• C) Acute sinusitis
• D) Allergic rhinitis

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