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Assessing the Head, Face, Mouth, and Neck 1. What is the purpose of assessing the patency of the nose? 1. To assess for nasal passageway occlusion 2. To assess for tenderness, inflammation, or deviation 3. To assess appearance and symmetry 4. To assess for normal size and shape 2. The patient is diagnosed with a neurological disorder. During the assessment of this patient’s head, what abnormal assessment findings would the nurse expect to find? 1. Tenderness and swelling of the head ...