Exam 17: Nose, Mouth, and Throat

The nurse is performing an assessment on a 21-year-old patient and notices that his nasal mucosa appears pale, grey, and swollen.What would be the most appropriate question to ask the patient?

The nurse is assessing a patient in the hospital who has received numerous antibiotics and notices that his tongue appears to be black and hairy.In response to his concern, what would the nurse say?

The nurse is performing an assessment.Which of these findings would cause the greatest concern?