A victim of an automobile accident was found unconscious at the scene of the accident but regained consciousness during transport to the hospital.Shortly after admission,her Glasgow Coma Scale score is 8,and an acute epidural hematoma is suspected.The nurse plans care for the patient based on the expectation that which of the following treatments will be included?

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An acute epidural hematoma is a medical emergency and requires immediate surgical intervention to relieve the pressure on the brain. Therefore, immediate craniotomy is the treatment of choice for this condition. Choices B and C are not relevant for the management of acute epidural hematoma. Endotracheal intubation with mechanical ventilation may be needed if there is respiratory compromise, but it is not directly related to the treatment of acute epidural hematoma.

A Victim of an Automobile Accident Was Found Unconscious at the Scene