When caring for a patient with a seemingly isolated ear injury, you should:
A) carefully assess the external ear canal and inner ear for blood or CSF.
B) perform a careful assessment to detect or rule out more serious injuries.
C) recall that the pinna of the ear is highly vascular and bleeds profusely.
D) consider direct transport of the patient to an audiologist for evaluation.
Answer: B) perform a careful assessment to detect or rule out more serious injuries.
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