During the Early Care for a Patient with a Basilar

question 46

Multiple Choice

During the early care for a patient with a basilar skull fracture in the prehospital setting, which of the following would be an unexpected finding?

• A) Periorbital ecchymoses or "raccoon eyes"
• B) CSF otorrhea
• C) Blood mixed with cerebral spinal fluid flowing from the mouth
• D) CSF rhinorrhea

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