The Nurse Is Admitting a Patient with a Basal Skull

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is admitting a patient with a basal skull fracture. The nurse notes ecchymoses around both eyes and clear drainage from the patient's nose. Which admission order should the nurse question?

• A)Keep the head of bed elevated.
• B)Insert nasogastric tube to low suction.
• C)Turn patient side to side every 2 hours.
• D)Apply cold packs intermittently to face.

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