The patient was admitted to the neuro instensive care unit a…
The patient was admitted to the neuro instensive care unit after an MVA. The CT scan of the head showed a basiliar skull fracture. While the nurse is assessing the patient she notices fluid near the right ear resembling the image below. The fluid tests positive for glucose. What does this indicate to the nurse performing the assessment?
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EMS reports they are inbound with a client with multiple GSWs to the chest. Vital signs upon arrival to the ED: HR=133, SBP=70 respirations are absent and ventilation is being provided by bag valve mask ventilation. After the airway is successfully secured and placement is confirmed with bilateral breath sounds noted. What procedure should the nurse anticipate preparing for next with the knowledge that trauuma is usually manage with, permissive hypotension, massive transfusion protocol, damage control surgery.
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