After noting that a patient with a head injury has clear nasal drainage, which action should the nurse take?
A) Have the patient blow the nose.
B) Check the nasal drainage for glucose.
C) Assure the patient that rhinorrhea is normal after a head injury.
D) Obtain a specimen of the fluid to send for culture and sensitivity.
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