The nurse observes drainage from a client's ears after a head injury,and suspects a cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)leak.Which of the following descriptions would best support this finding?

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Clear, colorless drainage from the ears following a head injury is characteristic of CSF leakage. Yellow, pink, or blood-tinged drainage may indicate infection, inflammation, or trauma to the ear canal or eardrum, but not necessarily a CSF leak.

The Nurse Observes Drainage from a Client's Ears After a Head