Nursing 6501N

NURSING 6501N-quizlet(6) A 5-year-old child presents with nasal congestion and a headache. To assess for sinus tenderness, you should palpate over the: A. sphenoid and frontal sinuses. B. maxillary and frontal sinuses. C. maxillary sinuses only. D. sphenoid sinuses only. ANS: C Only the maxillary and the frontal sinuses are accessible for physical examination; however, the young child does not develop frontal sinuses until 7 to 8 years of age. A 6-month-old who can hear well can be ...