A nurse is caring for a child with suspected epilepsy. Which diagnostic test does the nurse facilitate as the priority for this child?
A.
Cerebral angiogram
B.
Electrocardiogram (ECG)
C.
Electroencephalogram (EEG)
D.
Lumbar puncture (LP)
ANS: C
The EEG is the gold standard diagnostic test for a seizure disorder.
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