Caring for patient who is thrown from bike

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You are caring for a patient who is thrown from a bike and was not wearing a helmet. While performing the head to toe assessment, you note clear drainage from the right ear. Which of the following is the most appropriate next steps? Clean the ear with a cotton dipped applicator, pack the ear with gauze, notify deposition, document, and continue the exam.

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