Which of the following is true with regard to diffuse axonal injury in patients with traumatic brain injuries?

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Diffuse axonal injury (DAI) is characterized by widespread shearing of axons due to rotational forces on the brain. It is a severe primary brain injury and is associated with a poor prognosis. DAI can occur in patients with traumatic brain injuries ranging from mild to severe. Edema from increased intracranial pressure can be a complication of DAI but is not the cause of the injury itself. DAI is not characterized by focal neuronal injury but rather by widespread damage to axons throughout the brain.

Which of the Following Is True with Regard to Diffuse