A 14-year-old child has a headache, unilateral weakness, and blurred vision preceded by fever and nausea. The child's parent reports a similar episode several months prior. The primary care pediatric nurse practitioner will consult with a pediatric neurologist to order what diagnostic test?

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The symptoms described suggest possible neurological involvement, and neuroimaging with MRI is the best diagnostic test to evaluate for possible structural abnormalities, such as a brain lesion. A lumbar puncture may be considered if there is suspicion of infection or inflammation, but it is not the primary diagnostic test in this case. EEG and PET scans are not likely to be helpful in evaluating for structural abnormalities.

A 14-Year-Old Child Has a Headache, Unilateral Weakness, and Blurred