The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks a nurse, "My child's doctor ordered a positron-emission tomography (PET) scan. What is that?" Select the nurse's best reply
a. "PET uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problems areas in the brain. Does your teenager have any metal implants?"
b. "It's a special type of x-ray image that shows structures of the brain and whether a brain injury has ever occurred."
c. "PET is a scan that passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain wave activity. PET can help diagnose seizures."
d. "PET is a special scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain."
ANS: D
The parent is seeking information about PET scans. It is important to use terms the parent can understand. The correct option is the only reply that provides factual information relevant to PET scans. The incorrect responses describe magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomographic (CT) scans, and electroencephalography (EEG).
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