After frequent examinations a patient is diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Which test results should the nurse review as confirmation of this diagnosis? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nerve biopsy
b. Electroencephalogram
c. Nerve conduction velocity
d. Analysis of cerebrospinal fluid
e. CT scan of the brain and spinal cord
ANS: A, B, C, D
Diagnosis of ALS is made based on clinical symptoms. Additional tests such as nerve biopsy, electroencephalogram, nerve conduction velocity and CSF analysis may be done to rule out other conditions. E. CT scan of the brain and spinal cord are not used to diagnose ALS.
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