A client is being evaluated for environmental allergies. While examining the client's nasal passage, which finding suggests to the nurse that the client is experiencing allergic rhinitis?

A. Snoring and bilateral, pale gray nodules. This suggests the presence of nasal polyps, which can be associated with chronic allergic conditions but not specific to allergic rhinitis. B. Intranasal edema and swelling of turbinates. This is the best choice as it directly describes physical signs commonly seen in allergic rhinitis, indicating inflammation and swelling due to allergen exposure. C. Purulent secretions from eyes and nares. This suggests an infection rather than an allergic reaction. Allergic rhinitis typically causes clear, watery secretions. D. Eye tearing and thick yellow nasal drainage. Thick yellow nasal drainage is more indicative of a bacterial infection rather than allergic rhinitis, which causes clear secretions.