After facial trauma,a client has a nasal fracture and is reporting constant nasal drainage,a headache,and difficulty with vision.What is the nurse's first action?

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The client with nasal drainage after facial trauma could have a skull fracture that has resulted in leakage of cerebral spinal fluid (CSF).CSF can be differentiated from regular drainage by the fact that it forms a halo when dripped on filter paper.The other actions would be appropriate but are not as high a priority as assessing for CSF.A CSF leak would increase the client's risk for infection.

After Facial Trauma,a Client Has a Nasal Fracture and Is