is admitted to the emergency department after sustaining injury in a fall. Which assessment findings would the nurse immediately communicate to the emergency department physician?
1. The patient is taking a sulfa drug for urinary tract infection.
2. The patient has a bluish discoloration behind his ear.
3. The patient's nose is running.
4. The patient's smile is crooked.
5. The patient's tongue is lacerated.
2, 3, 4
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A) Petroleum jelly B) Water-soluble lubricant C) Body cream or body lotion D) Saliva
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