A client has a traumatic brain injury and a positive halo sign.The client is in the intensive care unit,sedated and on a ventilator,and is in critical but stable condition.What collaborative problem takes priority at this time?

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The positive halo sign indicates a leak of cerebrospinal fluid.This places the client at high risk of acquiring an infection.Communication and nutrition are not priorities compared with preventing a brain infection.The client has a definite risk for a skin breakdown,but it is not the immediate danger a brain infection would be.

A Client Has a Traumatic Brain Injury and a Positive