You Are Assessing a Patient Who Has Sustained Blunt Trauma

question 15

Multiple Choice

You are assessing a patient who has sustained blunt trauma to the head. Which would be most indicative of the loss of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) ?

• A) Red-tinged fluid in the ear canal
• B) Light bruising around both eyes
• C) Clear fluid coming from the nose
• D) Dark bruising on the forehead