The nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with a subdural hematoma. Which usually causes this condition?
A) Hemorrhage and edema from bleeding in the skull
B) An accumulation of blood between the dura and skull
C) A penetrating head injury
D) Torn vein on the brain's surface

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A subdural hematoma is typically caused by a torn vein on the brain's surface, leading to blood accumulation between the dura mater and the brain.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Diagnosed with a Subdural