ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam N300 Exam Day Questions
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Question 1 of 5
The nurse is caring for a trauma patient with suspected brain injury. The nurse notices a yellow stain around fluid dripping from the patient's ear. The nurse's priority intervention will be as follows:
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Yellowish fluid from the ear, which creates a 'halo' or yellow ring around it on gauze, may indicate cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage. This is a sign of a potential skull fracture and requires prompt provider notification.
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