Mrs. Tanneman has brought her husband to your office because she says "he just doesn't seem to understand anything anymore." She says he often just sits on the couch for hours staring into space and does not respond when she speaks to him. When he does respond to her questions, sometimes his answers don't have anything to do with the question she asked. Which of the following neurological tests would provide the most helpful information about Mr. Tanneman's health?

A. MRI
B. Lumbar puncture
C. Computerized tomography
D. X-ray
E. PET scan


Answer: E

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