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A 23-year-old man is admitted with a subdural hematoma and cerebral edema after a motorcycle accident.
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A decreased level of consciousness (e.g., confusion, stupor) is the initial symptom of increased intracranial pressure from a subdural hematoma, reflecting cerebral compression. Unequal pupils, posturing, and seizures are later signs of severe brain damage.