A toddler has a unilateral foul-smelling nasal discharge and frequent sneezing.The nurse should suspect what condition?
A) Allergies
B) Acute pharyngitis
C) Foreign body in the nose
D) Acute nasopharyngitis

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The irritation of a foreign body in the nose produces local mucosal swelling with foul-smelling nasal discharge,local obstruction with sneezing,and mild discomfort.Allergies would produce clear bilateral nasal discharge.Nasal discharge is usually not associated with pharyngitis.Acute nasopharyngitis would have bilateral mucous discharge.

A Toddler Has a Unilateral Foul-Smelling Nasal Discharge and Frequent