Which of the following findings in the patient who has sustained a head injury indicates a cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak?
A) Increased body temperature
B) Widening pulse pressure
C) Decreased respiration
D) Blood stain surrounded by yellowish discharge on the head dressing
Ans: D
Feedback: Blood surrounded by a yellowish discharge on a head dressing is called a halo sign and is indicative of a CSF leak. An increase in body temperature, widening pulse pressure, and decreased respiration are indicative of ICP.
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