What clinical signs are indicative of a fractured base of skull?
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response: Common findings of a base of skull fracture include: • periorbital ecchymosis otherwise known as ‘raccoon eyes' • subconjunctival haemorrhage • rhinorrhoea/otorrhoea • ecchymosis behind the ears over the mastoid bone, also known as ‘battle sign' • haemotympanum – blood behind the tympanic membrane • hearing loss.
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A) True B) False
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1. HIS 2. NANDA 3. NOC 4. NIC
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