The nurse is aware that an epidural hematoma warrants immediate intervention based on which criteria?
A) An epidural hematoma is related to bleeding from arterial venous source.
B) An epidural hematoma can increase intracranial pressure (ICP) quickly.
C) An epidural hematoma changes overall condition quickly.
D) An epidural hematoma can cause death.
E) An epidural hematoma can cause irreversible brain damage.
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