Why Is the Older Adult More at Risk for a Cranial

question 2

Multiple Choice

Why is the older adult more at risk for a cranial bleed following a head injury?

• A) The older adult's brain is smaller, which allows for more movement inside the cranium.
• B) The older adult's brain features fragile vessels more likely to rupture.
• C) The older adult's brain contains less cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to cushion the brain.
• D) The older adult's brain has less flexible meninges to absorb impact.

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