You suspect that an unhelmeted male patient who was thrown from a motorcycle may have a basilar skull fracture. As you perform the secondary assessment, which finding would reinforce this suspicion?

A) Blood coming from both the ears and the nose
B) Dilation and sluggish response of the right pupil to light
C) Clear fluid coming from the right ear and the left nostril
D) Paralysis of the left arm and leg

C) Clear fluid coming from the right ear and the left nostril

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a. iii gr b. III grains c. gr iii d. III gr

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A licensed physician who attempts to assist EMS providers with patient care at a scene is called a(n) ________________________ ________________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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