A nurse is taking care of a client who has sustained head trauma as a result of a motor vehicle accident. The nurse notices fluid leaking from the nose and ears. For what should this fluid be immediately tested?
A) Sodium
B) Calcium
C) Glucose
D) Potassium

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The fluid leaking from the nose and ears following head trauma could be cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), which typically contains glucose. Testing for glucose can help differentiate CSF from other types of fluids, such as nasal secretions, which generally do not contain glucose.

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