asthma Show
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. Sets with similar termsWhich two sinuses are readily accessible to clinical examination?Only the frontal and maxillary sinuses are accessible for clinical exam.
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 characteristics of the nasal mucosa should the nurse recognize as normal findings upon inspection?Normal findings might be documented as: “External nose is symmetrical with no discolouration, swelling or malformations. Nasal mucosa is pinkish red with no discharge/bleeding, swelling, malformations or foreign bodies.” Abnormal findings might be documented as: “Bright red nasal mucosa with purulent discharge.”
How do you inspect sinuses?Advertisement. Nasal endoscopy. A thin, flexible tube (endoscope) with a fiber-optic light inserted through your nose allows your doctor to visually inspect the inside of your sinuses.. Imaging studies. A CT scan shows details of your sinuses and nasal area. ... . Nasal and sinus samples. ... . Allergy testing.. |
The two sinuses that are accessible for examination by the health care practitioner (hcp) are
Urheberrechte © © 2024 ketiadaan Inc.
