A client presents in the healthcare provider's office with complaints of headache and malaise
During the assessment, the nurse notes the client is experiencing severe pain when palpating behind the ears. Based on this data, which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate?
1. Sinusitis.
2. Mastoiditis.
3. Chronic allergies.
4. Anemia.
Correct Answer: 2
Mastoiditis is associated with pain and tenderness over the mastoid process, which is located behind the client's ears. Pain is a common finding during palpation of the sinuses when an infection or inflammation is present in the sinuses. The client with chronic allergies may have pale, boggy, or swollen nasal mucosa. Anemia would be associated with pale mucous membranes.
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