A school-age client sustains a basilar skull fracture. Which symptom is a priority for this nurse to assess for when providing care to this client?

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Cerebral spinal fluid leakage from the nose or ears is a potentially life-threatening complication of a basilar skull fracture, as it can put the client at risk for meningitis. It is important for the nurse to assess for this symptom and report it immediately to the healthcare provider. The other symptoms listed are also associated with basilar skull fractures, but do not have the same level of urgency as CSF leakage.

A School-Age Client Sustains a Basilar Skull Fracture