The nurse is providing care to a patient with allergic rhinitis. Which is an unexpected finding during the physical assessment?

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Tender, palpable cervical nodes are an unexpected finding in a patient with allergic rhinitis. Allergic rhinitis typically presents with symptoms related to inflammation and irritation of the nasal passages and surrounding areas, such as pale and boggy mucosa, periorbital puffiness, and often a history of allergic disorders. Tender, palpable cervical nodes might suggest an infection or another condition rather than just allergic rhinitis.

The Nurse Is Providing Care to a Patient with Allergic