The nurse is notes that a patient recovering from a craniotomy has a pink spot with a yellow ring around it on the pillow.What should the nurse do?

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Drainage that is blood-tinged in the center with a yellowish ring around it may be cerebrospinal fluid (CSF)leakage.A suspected CSF leak should be reported to the charge nurse or physician immediately.A.B.These actions can be completed after the charge nurse has been notified.D.The dressing is changed only with a physician's order.

The Nurse Is Notes That a Patient Recovering from a Craniotomy