A 19 year old man was struck in the side of the head with a steel pipe during a gang altercation. Blood-tinged fluid is draining from the ears and bruising appears behind the ears. The most appropriate management for this patient includes
A. elevating the lower extremities and providing immediate transport
B. applying 100% oxygen and packing the ear with sterile gauze pads
C. controlling the drainage from the ear and applying spinal immobilization
D. applying spinal immobilization and oxygen while monitoring the patient for vomiting
Answer: D. applying spinal immobilization and oxygen while monitoring the patient for vomiting
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