A patient admitted for the treatment of a nondepressed skull fracture has been leaking clear fluid from his nose, and glucose testing confirms that it is cerebrospinal fluid (CSF). This development necessitates what nursing action?
A) Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees
B) Performing gentle nasal suctioning at 20 to 30 mm Hg
C) Insertion of a nasogastric (NG) tube to low suction
D) Positioning the patient side-lying
A
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A composition of dissolved elements and water is called
A. solvent. B. solute. C. solution. D. electrolyte