The nasal cavity of a 9 year old appears to be blue on assessment. This is an indication of:
1. Epistaxis.
2. Allergies.
3. Rhinitis.
4. Fractured septum.
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1. There is no indication of blood in the nares, thus not indicating epistaxis.
2. The body's response to allergies will cause the nares to become blue in color.
3. No continuous mucous is noted in the assessment.
4. A fracture will not cause the blue areas to appear within the nares.
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