Multiple Choice
A client is brought to the emergency department after his face slammed into a brick wall during a gang fight. Which client assessment finding is most important for the nurse to consider before inserting a nasogastric tube?
A) An ecchymotic area on the forehead
B) Frontal headache rated as 10 on a 1-10 scale
C) Nasal drainage on gauze has a red spot surrounded by serous fluid
D) Small amount of bright red blood oozing from cheek laceration
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