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A patient's status post hypophysectomy had drainage on the mustache dressing. Which complication is this patient at risk for if the glucose level of the drainage is 50 mg/dL?

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Rationale: The presence of glucose in the drainage indicates a possible cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, as CSF contains glucose. A CSF leak increases the risk of meningitis due to the direct connection to the central nervous system.

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