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The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks a nurse, My child's doctor ordered a positron-emission tomography (PET) scan. What is that? Select the nurse's best reply.
 
  a. PET uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problems areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?
  b. It's a special type of x-ray image that shows structures of the brain and whether a brain injury has ever occurred.
  c. PET is a scan that passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain wave activity. PET can help diagnose seizures.
  d. PET is a special scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain.
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Brilliant ツ
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Smart ... Thanks!
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