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Consider this scenario and answer the question that follows.

When reviewing the standard algorithm of a patient's head, you see what looks like a subdural hematoma. However, when reviewing the bone images you see the apparent hematoma is just a double image of the patient's cranium bone. This error is most likely the result of:

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Final answer:

The error is most likely a misinterpretation of medical images, where a subdural hematoma is mistaken for a double image of the cranium bone.

Step-by-step explanation:

The error described in the scenario, where a subdural hematoma is mistaken for a double image of the cranium bone, is most likely the result of a misinterpretation of medical images.
The standard algorithm of a patient's head involves reviewing various imaging techniques like CT scans or X-rays to identify abnormalities. In this case, the subdural hematoma may have appeared similar to a double image due to the overlapping of structures or artifacts in the imaging process.

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