Injuries to the head that result in the stretching, tearing, and disruption of the CNS are called:
A) subdural hematomas.
B) cerebral contusion.
C) diffuse axonal injuries.
D) basilar skull fractures.
Answer: C
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Progress reports are completed on a state-approved form or in many cases as:
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