An individual has been in a traumatic motor vehicle accident and has been ejected from the vehicle because they were not wearing their seatbelt. The person is unconscious, has no pulse, and is apneic (not breathing). You notice some clear fluid leaking from the otic region. You also see some significant lacerations in the cranial region, and the bleeding is profuse. Where is the leakage of clear fluid located?
A) ear
B) base of the skull
C) eye
D) nose
E) mouth

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The clear fluid leaking from the otic region indicates cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leakage from the ear, which can occur due to a basilar skull fracture.

An Individual Has Been in a Traumatic Motor Vehicle Accident