A 23-year-old man develops a subdural hematoma after an automobile accident. Which of the following is most likely to be increased in this patient?

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A subdural hematoma is a collection of blood between the dura mater and the arachnoid mater of the brain, which can increase intracranial pressure. Therefore, intracranial pressure is most likely to be increased in this patient. Cerebral blood flow, cerebrospinal fluid production, and cerebrospinal fluid volume may also be altered due to the injury but are not directly related to subdural hematoma formation. Intracranial venous volume is also not specifically related to subdural hematoma formation.

A 23-Year-Old Man Develops a Subdural Hematoma After an Automobile