After being hit by a baseball,a patient arrives in the emergency department with a possible nasal fracture. Which finding by the nurse is most important to report to the health care provider?

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Clear nasal drainage may indicate a meningeal tear with leakage of cerebrospinal fluid. This would place the patient at risk for complications such as meningitis. The other findings are typical with a nasal fracture and do not indicate any complications.

After Being Hit by a Baseball,a Patient Arrives in the Emergency