A victim who was thrown 50 feet in a motor vehicle crash experiences transient consciousness en route to the emergency department. What neurological tests should the nurse expect to be prescribed for this patient?
A. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT)
B. Computed tomography (CT)
C. X-rays of the skull and spine and computed tomography (CT)
D. Computed tomography (CT) and positron emission tomography (PET)
Answer: C
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