A child is in the clinic because of symptoms of purulent, foul-smelling nasal discharge from the right nostril. Nasal visualization reveals something shiny in a mass of mucous in the nasal cavity. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP)do?

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The presence of a shiny object in the nasal cavity suggests that the child has inserted a foreign body into their nostril, which is causing the purulent, foul-smelling discharge. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) should attempt to remove the foreign body gently using alligator forceps, which are designed for grasping small objects in confined spaces like the nasal cavity.

A Child Is in the Clinic Because of Symptoms of Purulent