An epidural hematoma typically causes rapid deterioration in the head-injured patient's condition because:

A) numerous axons are severely damaged.
B) the meningeal veins are often disrupted.
C) it is associated with brisk arterial bleeding.
D) concomitant spinal cord injury is often present.


Answer: C) it is associated with brisk arterial bleeding.

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