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A 6-year-old child is alert but quiet when brought to the emergency center with periorbital ecchymosis and ecchymosis behind the ears. The nurse suspects potential child abuse and continues to assess the child for additional manifestations of a basilar skull fracture. What assessment finding would be consistent with a basilar skull fracture? a. Asymmetry of the face and eye movements. b. Abnormal position and movement of the arm. c. Hematemesis and abdominal distention. d. Rhinorrhoe...