The nurse is assigned to care for a child after a myringotomy with the insertion of tympanostomy tubes. The nurse notes a small amount of reddish drainage from the child’s ear after the surgery. On...

The nurse is assigned to care for a child after a myringotomy with the insertion of tympanostomy tubes. The nurse notes a small amount of reddish drainage from the child’s ear after the surgery. On the basis of this finding, which action should the nurse take?

1. Document the findings. 2. Notify the registered nurse immediately. 3. Change the ear tubes so that they do not become blocked. 4. Check the ear drainage for the presence of cerebrospinal fluid.