A school age child is in the clinic because of symptoms of p…
A school age child is in the clinic because of symptoms of purulent, foul-smelling nasal discharge from the right nostril. Nasal visualization reveals something shiny in a mass of mucous in the nasal cavity. What will the primary care pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP) do? Attempt to remove the mass gently using alligator forceps. Correct Perform a saline nasal rinse using a water jet device. Refer the child to a pediatric otolaryngologist. Suction the mucoid mass using a bulb syringe.