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A client is admitted to the intensive care unit after falling on an icy sidewalk and striking the right side of the head. An MRI revealed a right-sided epidural hematoma. Which physical force explains the location of the client's injury?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A coup injury occurs at the site of impact, explaining the right-sided epidural hematoma from striking the right side of the head.