Diagnosed with subdural hematoma

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Ms. Stone was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma (SDH). Hematomas are categorized as acute or chronic. You educate the new nurses about the difference between acute and chronic hematomas. Which statement by a new nurse indicates an understanding of the education? "An acute subdural hematoma has signs and symptoms that are identified within four weeks of the initial injury." "A chronic subdural hematoma has signs and symptoms that are identified immediately after the initial injury." "An acute subdural hematoma has signs and symptoms that are identified within two weeks of the initial injury." "A chronic subdural hematoma has signs and symptoms that are identified one week or more after the initial injury."

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