You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet.
While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator.
B. Pack th...
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You are caring for a patient who was thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet.
While performing the head-to-toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear.
Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Clean the ear with a cotton-tipped applicator.
B. Pack the ear with gauze.
C. Notify the physician
D. Document and continue the exam.
֎ -:- C. Notify the physician
A patient is brought to the emergency department of a rural hospital following a high-
speed motor vehicle collision. When significant abdominal and pelvic injuries are noted in
the primary survey, what is the priority intervention?
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