NCLEX-PN Exam Practice

Category - Patient Care

When caring for a patient what sign would indicate that he might have a basal skull fracture?

  1. The auditory canal has purulent drainage.
  2. The auditory canal has bloody or clear drainage.
  3. Epistaxis
  4. Periorbital edema
Explanation

Answer: B - A basal skull fracture would be indicated by bloody or clear drainage from the auditory canal. This indicates a cerebrospinal fluid leak from the fracture. This is a medical emergency and needs to be addressed by the physician immediately.

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