A Patient Has Sustained an Epidural Hematoma After a 10-Foot

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient has sustained an epidural hematoma after a 10-foot fall from a roof.Which of the following is true about epidural hematomas?

• A) They are usually arterial in nature.
• B) They typically have a worse mortality rate than subdural hematomas.
• C) They are associated with a permanent loss of consciousness.
• D) Clinical signs and symptoms include bilateral pupil dilation.

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