A patient complains of itching, swelling, and drainage from the eyes with a postnasal drip and sneezing. What type of nasal drainage does the nurse anticipate seeing during inspection of this patient's nares?
A) Clear
B) Malodorous
C) Yellow
D) Green

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The patient has allergic rhinitis, which produces clear drainage. Malodorous drainage is associated with bacterial infection, which is not consistent with the history given by this patient. Yellow drainage is associated with bacterial infection, which is not consistent with the history given by this patient. Green drainage is associated with bacterial infection, which is not consistent with the history given by this patient.

A Patient Complains of Itching, Swelling, and Drainage from the Eyes