The nurse is palpating the sinus areas. If the findings are normal, then the patient should report which sensation?
a. No sensation
b. Firm pressure
c. Pain during palpation
d. Pain sensation behind eyes
ANS: B
The person should feel firm pressure but no pain. Sinus areas are tender to palpation in persons with chronic allergies or an acute infection (sinusitis).
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