The nurse is assessing the client's nasal mucosa and notes the presence of a thin, watery discharge. The client complains of sneezing and nasal congestion. Based on this data, which does the nurse suspect?

A. Previous epistaxis.
B. Nasal polyps.
C. Perforated septum.
D. Rhinitis.


Answer: D

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