A patient complains of a lesion in his nose. Which technique does a nurse use to inspect the nasal mucosa?

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Option B is the appropriate technique for inspecting the nares. Horizontal insertion puts pressure on the nasal septum, which is painful. The alternate light source is from an otoscope, rather than an ophthalmoscope. The otoscope has an ear speculum that can be used when a nasal speculum is unavailable. Vertical insertion obstructs the nurse's view of the internal nares.

A Patient Complains of a Lesion in His Nose