The nurse is assisting with teaching family members about a patient's epidural bleed.Which information about an epidural bleed should guide the nurse's teaching?
A) It is usually venous and absorbs in time.
B) It is within the brain tissue, so residual effects are likely.
C) It usually causes quadriplegia, and rehabilitation will be necessary.
D) It is usually arterial and may lead to death without rapid intervention.
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