A Patient Reports a History of Snorting Cocaine and Is

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient reports a history of snorting cocaine and is concerned about his bloody nasal drainage. What does the nurse expect to see on inspection of his nose?

• A) Deviated septum
• B) Pale turbinates
• C) Perforated nasal septum
• D) Localized erythema and edema

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