A child has been diagnosed with a basilar skull fracture. The nurse should monitor this child for:
1. Periorbital ecchymosis.
2. Subdural hematoma.
3. Protruding bone.
4. Epidural hematoma.
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Rationale 1: Periorbital ecchymosis, also called raccoon eyes, is seen with a basilar fracture.
Rationale 2: Subdural hematoma might be seen with a linear fracture.
Rationale 3: Protruding bone might be seen with a compound fracture.
Rationale 4: Epidural hematoma is seen with linear fracture.
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