A patient presents in the Emergency Room after he's been in a car accident. Because he is complaining about severe headaches, you suspect localized bleeding in his cranium. Moreover, you run tests and notice major swelling in this area
Which course of action should be a priority?
A) Increasing pressure in the area to decrease bleeding
B) Increasing the temperature in the cranial area to induce a fever
C) Decreasing inflammation to prevent tissue damage
D) Inducing local vasodilation
C
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