Which assessment finding in a patient who was admitted the previous day with a basilar skull fracture is most important to report to the health care provider?
A) Bruising under both eyes
B) Complaint of severe headache
C) Large ecchymosis behind one ear
D) Temperature of 101.5° F ( 38.6° C )
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