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The parent of an adolescent diagnosed with schizophrenia asks the nurse, "My child's doctor ordered a PET. What kind of test is that?" Select the nurse's best reply.
a.   "This test uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problem areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?"
b.   "PET means positron-emission tomography. It is a special type of scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain."
c.   "A PET scan passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain-wave activity. It can help diagnose seizures."
d.   "It's a special x-ray that shows structures of the brain and whether there has ever been a brain injury."
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Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach

Varcarolis' Foundations of Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing: A Clinical Approach


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Great answer, thank you.
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No worries! Super happy to help Wink Face
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