Under which circumstance would a doctor request that a patient undergo a Wada test?
A) If a patient has recently had a stroke
B) If a patient may need to undergo neurosurgery
C) The doctor is attempting to diagnose an aphasia
D) The doctor wants to localize the brain region that is causing a visual problem

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A Wada test is typically requested when a patient may need to undergo neurosurgery. The purpose of the test is to assess language and memory functions in each hemisphere of the brain to ensure that surgery does not negatively affect these critical functions.

Under Which Circumstance Would a Doctor Request That a Patient