A child is suspected of having neurally mediated syncope. Which diagnostic test does the nurse prepare the child for?
A.
Cerebral angiogram
B.
Coronary angiogram
C.
Echocardiogram
D.
Tilt table test
ANS: D
The tilt table test is specific for neurally mediated syncope.
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