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. Intranasal edema and swelling of the turbinates are common findings in allergic rhinitis, reflecting inflammation and congestion caused by allergens. B. Eye tearing is a symptom associated with allergic rhinitis, but thick yellow nasal drainage is more indicative of an infection, such as bacterial sinusitis. C. Snoring and bilateral, pale gray nodules could indicate nasal polyps, which can occur with chronic allergies but are not definitive of allergic rhinitis alone. D. Purulent secretions from the eyes and nares suggest an infection rather than an allergic reaction.