While reviewing the clinical history of a client with brain injury, the nurse finds bruising of the mastoid process behind the ear of the affected side. Which fracture should the nurse suspect in the client?

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Bruising of the mastoid process, known as Battle's sign, is a classic symptom of a basilar skull fracture. This type of fracture occurs at the base of the skull.

While Reviewing the Clinical History of a Client with Brain