After receiving an urgent call from his father about an automobile accident involving his mother, Peter races to the hospital. He learns from the hospital staff that his mother is brain dead. Peter wants confirmation from the emergency room doctors, who show Peter the results of her ____.

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An EEG (electroencephalogram) recording is used to measure the electrical activity of the brain. In the context of confirming brain death, an EEG can show a lack of brain activity, which is a key indicator of this condition.

After Receiving an Urgent Call from His Father About an Automobile