A Patient with a Traumatic Brain Injury Is Leaking Clear

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient with a traumatic brain injury is leaking clear fluid from the nose. What action should the nurse take?

• A)Collecting the fluid with gauze
• B)Applying pressure over the bridge of the nose
• C)Suctioning the nares
• D)Inserting a nasal plug in the nostril leaking the fluid

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Definitions:

Moral Development

The growth and changes in understanding of right and wrong, moral values, and behaviors across an individual's lifespan.

Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development, particularly his theory of cognitive development that describes how children's intellectual abilities evolve as they grow.

Moral Realism

The philosophical viewpoint asserting that ethical statements refer to objective features of the world, which are independent of human opinion.

Moral Development

The process by which individuals learn to distinguish right from wrong, making ethical decisions and understanding societal norms.