Following a blunt injury to the head, a 22-year-old female is confused and complains of a severe headache and nausea. On the basis of these signs and symptoms, you should be MOST concerned with the possibility of:
A. airway compromise.
B. spinal cord injury.
C. a fracture of the skull.
D. intracranial bleeding.
Answer: D. intracranial bleeding.
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