Question

question 39 1 pts jenny a 20 y/o female comes to the clinic in april for tearing eyes, runny nose, and allergic shiners. during the physical exam the np notes that she has pale blue and swollen turbinates and is constantly performing the \allergic salute\. the np diagnoses her as having: nasal polyps allergic rhinitis common cold infection

Explanation:

Tearing eyes, runny nose, allergic shiners, pale - blue and swollen turbinates, and the allergic salute are characteristic symptoms of allergic rhinitis. Nasal polyps usually present with nasal obstruction and may not have all these specific allergic - related symptoms. A common cold typically has additional symptoms like sore throat, cough, and is often due to a viral infection with a different set of symptoms. An infection is a broad term and the symptoms described are more specific to an allergic reaction.

Answer:

B. Allergic Rhinitis