The Patient, Injured in an Automobile Accident, Is Being Evaluated

question 36

Multiple Choice

The patient, injured in an automobile accident, is being evaluated in the emergency department for possible head injury. Which test should not be done if there is an indication of increased intracranial pressure?

• A) CT scan
• B) MRI scan
• C) Lumbar puncture
• D) Electroencephalogram

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