Sitting or standing (or supine if necessary or convenient)
Anterior to the patient
Please sit (or stand).
May I touch the bridge of your nose?
(If the answer is yes) I will gently place my fingers on your nose (or demonstrate touching the nose).
(If the answer is no) I will just look at your nose.
(If the answer is yes) I will gently place my fingers on your nose (or demonstrate touching the nose).
(If the answer is no) I will just look at your nose.
Ask the patient/client if you may touch the bridge of the nose.
If the answer is yes, place one or two fingers on the bony area of the nose near the eyebrows.
If the answer is no, inspect the nose visually.
If the answer is yes, place one or two fingers on the bony area of the nose near the eyebrows.
If the answer is no, inspect the nose visually.