Why is the older adult more at risk for a cranial bleed following a head injury?
A) The older adult's brain is smaller, which allows for more movement inside the cranium.
B) The older adult's brain features fragile vessels more likely to rupture.
C) The older adult's brain contains less cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) to cushion the brain.
D) The older adult's brain has less flexible meninges to absorb impact.
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