The nurse assesses a patient with a temporal bone fracture and notices drainage from the right nostril. Based on this assessment, which nursing diagnosis should the nurse document as priority?

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The drainage from the nostril could indicate cerebrospinal fluid leakage, which increases the risk of infection, such as meningitis. Therefore, addressing the potential for infection is the priority.

The Nurse Assesses a Patient with a Temporal Bone Fracture