What characteristics of the nasal mucosa should the nurse recognize as normal findings upon inspection?

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This client shows symptoms of sinusitis. Risk factors for sinusitis include a nasal passage abnormality, aspirin sensitivity, cystic fibrosis, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), an immune system disorder, hay fever, asthma, and regular exposure to pollutants such as cigarette smoke. The other answers listed—chewing betel nuts, exposure to the sun, and heavy alcohol use—are all risk factors for oropharyngeal cancer, but not for sinusitis.

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What would the nurse identify as the area where most nosebleeds originate?

The source of 90% of anterior nosebleeds lies within Kiesselbach's plexus (also known as Little's area) on the anterior nasal septum.

When assessing the mouth nose and sinuses is it best to instruct the client to assume in which of the following position?

Inspection and palpation of the nose should be performed standing directly in front of the client while they are sitting upright on the examination table or a chair.

What sinuses are readily accessible to clinical examination?

Only the frontal and maxillary sinuses are accessible for clinical exam. Physical assessment of the paranasal sinuses, along with the patient's signs and symptoms, can help you to identify certain conditions such as acute sinusitis involving the frontal or maxillary sinuses.

Which structures would the nurse recognize as parts of the upper respiratory tract?

The major passages and structures of the upper respiratory tract include the nose or nostrils, nasal cavity, mouth, throat (pharynx), and voice box (larynx).