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Category - Physiological

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Carina, a seven-year-old child, was admitted for severe rhinitis. When assessing her symptoms, the nurse understands that the manifestations occur because:
  1. Secretions occlude the sinus opening.
  2. Thick mucus fills the sinus cavities.
  3. Occluded openings prevent escape of discharges.
  4. Nasal passages are inflamed and congested.
Explanation
Answer: D - Rhinitis is characterized by inflammation and congestion of the nasal passages, exhibited as a runny nose. In contrast, sinusitis occurs when the sinus is occluded, resulting in the failure of secretions to properly drain. Sinusitis secretions are thick while rhinitis secretions are clear and runny.
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