A 42‑year‑old client presents to an urgent care clinic with…

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A 42‑yeаr‑оld client presents tо аn urgent cаre clinic with cоmplaints of nasal congestion, facial pressure, headache, and thick yellow‑green nasal drainage for the past 12 days. The client reports symptoms initially improved after a cold but then became worse. The client states, “My face hurts more when I lean forward.” Past Medical History: Seasonal allergiesMedications at Home: Loratadine PRNAllergies: NKDA Assessment Findings Temperature: 101.1°F (38.4°C) Heart rate: 92 bpm Respiratory rate: 18 breaths/min Blood pressure: 128/76 mm Hg Oxygen saturation: 97% on room air Physical Exam Facial tenderness over maxillary sinuses Thick, purulent nasal drainage Postnasal drip Erythematous nasal mucosa No neck stiffness or altered mental status Laboratory Results Lab Test Result Reference Range WBC 14,500/mm³ 4,000–11,000 Neutrophils 78% 40–70% CRP Elevated

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