While engaging in a high school sports activity, an adolescent sustains an injury to the nose. Which finding indicates that the patient has a nasal fracture?

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Periorbital ecchymosis, also known as "raccoon eyes," is a classic sign of a nasal fracture, indicating bleeding and swelling around the eyes. Shortness of breath, diaphoresis, and drop in blood pressure are not typically associated with a nasal fracture.

While Engaging in a High School Sports Activity, an Adolescent