During the physical assessment of a client, the primary health-care provider observes facial pain. The client states the pain gets worse when leaning forward. Which conclusion does the primary health-care provider reach about the client's diagnosis?

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Facial pain that worsens when leaning forward is a classic symptom of sinusitis, which is an inflammation or swelling of the tissue lining the sinuses. This symptom is not typically associated with pharyngitis, epiglottitis, or tonsillitis.

During the Physical Assessment of a Client, the Primary Health-Care