A nurse is caring for a patient in Crutchfield tongs.Which assessment finding requires immediate notification to the health-care provider?

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Crutchfield tongs are inserted into the skull.Any alteration in mental status could signify a serious complication,such as infection or intracranial bleeding (both are rare but possible).The nurse would not need to report crusted drainage,irritability and pain,or a normal white blood cell count.

A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in Crutchfield Tongs