The nurse is assessing a 3-year-old who has been brought to the clinic for "drainage from the nose." On assessment,it is found that there is a purulent,malodorous drainage from the left naris but no drainage from the right naris.The child is afebrile and has no other symptoms.What should the nurse do next?

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Children are apt to put foreign objects into their noses,which would produce unilateral purulent drainage and foul odour.Because some risk for aspiration exists,the object should be promptly removed.

The Nurse Is Assessing a 3-Year-Old Who Has Been Brought