A Patient with Low Back Pain Asks Why Nerve Conduction

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Multiple Choice

A patient with low back pain asks why nerve conduction studies are prescribed.What explanation should 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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