You have been called to the local community hospital for a 48-year-old male involved in a motor vehicle collision 2 hours prior. He has been diagnosed with a cerebral contusion and must be transported to a trauma center for specialty care. As a knowledgeable EMT, you recognize that a cerebral contusion is:
A) an open skull fracture with increased pressure in the skull.
B) the formation of a pocket of blood within the brain tissue.
C) bruising and swelling of the brain tissue.
D) active bleeding between the brain and the skull.
C
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