(c) Check the conjunctiva. Pull the lower eyelids down to check the
color on the inside of the lid, (color should be reddish pink).
(4)
Nose. Check the nose for deformity, bleeding, or discharge.
patient's head.
(6) Mastoids (bony prominence of the skull directly behind the ears). Check
the mastoids for bruising or discoloration. (See figure 1-6.) This may indicate a skull
fracture.
(7) Facial bones. Check for lacerations or contusions. Palpate the
zygomatic arches, maxilla, and mandible for tenderness. (See figures 1-7 and 1-8.)
Figure 1-6. Looking for discoloration.
Figure 1-7. Palpating zygoma for
Figure 1-8. Palpating mandible for
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