Following a fall, a patient is brought to the emergency department. There was a brief loss of consciousness, the patient complains of headache, has vomited twice, has a dilated pupil on the same side as a hematoma over the temporal area, and is currently having a seizure. The nurse anticipates which of the following?
A) This is an emergency situation that is likely due to an epidural hematoma and requires surgery.
B) This is a controlled situation once the seizure stops.
C) This is a serious situation in which a subdural hematoma is developing and requires surgery.
D) This is a typical situation seen with most patients who fall and will subside with observation.
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