The emergency department triage nurse is assessing a child who has a history of a cough and nasal congestion for the last three days. When assessing patency of the nares, the nurse notes that the child is unable to breathe through the right nostril. Which interpretation of the assessment data by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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The child's inability to breathe through the right nostril is likely due to severe nasal inflammation or obstruction, which could be indicative of a respiratory infection or other respiratory condition. This warrants further assessment and treatment by a healthcare professional.

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