The Family of a Comatose Patient Asks the Nurse If

question 14

Multiple Choice

The family of a comatose patient asks the nurse if there is any way to know if their loved one will ever "wake up." The nurse should consider which test when formulating a response to this concern?

• A)Evoked potentials
• B)CT scan
• C)Electroencephalogram
• D)Lumbar puncture

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