During the assessment of a patient's nasal cavities, the nurse notes watery nasal discharge and pale turbinates. These findings are consistent with what health problem?
1. allergies
2. infection
3. cocaine use
4. sinus infection
Correct Answer: 1
Allergies may be indicated by watery nasal drainage, pale turbinates, and polyps on the turbinates. Drainage from an infection or a sinus infection would be colored and thicker. Perforation of the septum may occur with chronic cocaine abuse.
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