A 15-year-old female is admitted to the intensive care unit with a severe closed head injury. This diagnosis puts her at risk for:
A) cerebral edema.
B) metabolic coma.
C) dysphagia.
D) echolalia.

Name: A 15-year-old female is admitted to the intensive care unit with a severe closed head injury. This diagnosis puts her at risk for: A) cerebral edema. B) metabolic coma. C) dysphagia. D) echolalia.
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Closed head injuries can lead to cerebral edema due to swelling and increased pressure within the skull.

A 15-Year-Old Female Is Admitted to the Intensive Care Unit