The nurse is collecting data from a patient with a sinus infection. The patient has purulent nasal drainage, fever, and pain over the cheeks and upper teeth. Which sinuses does the nurse identify as being involved in the patient's condition?

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The symptoms of purulent nasal drainage, fever, and pain over the cheeks and upper teeth are indicative of maxillary sinus involvement, as these sinuses are located in the cheek area.

The Nurse Is Collecting Data from a Patient with a Sinus