A Patient with Low Back Pain Asks Why Nerve Conduction

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient with low back pain asks why nerve conduction studies are prescribed. What explanation does the nurse provide to the patient relative to this diagnostic test?

• A)"It measures damage to nerves."
• B)"It shows pressure on nerves from herniated disks."
• C)"It measures electrical impulses within muscle tissue."
• D)"It shows the structure of the vertebrae and joint outlines."

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