What event is most likely to occur when a person experiences a closed head injury?
A)Brief period of vital sign instability
B)Cerebral edema throughout the cerebral cortex
C)Cerebral edema throughout the diencephalon
D)Disruption of axons extending from the diencephalon and brainstem

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Transient cessation of respiration can occur with brief periods of bradycardia, and a decrease in blood pressure occurs, lasting 30 sec or less. Vital signs stabilize within a few seconds to within normal limits. Edema does not occur immediately. Disruption of axons in the diencephalon and brainstem may or may not occur.

What Event Is Most Likely to Occur When a Person