The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks a nurse,"My child's doctor ordered a positron-emission tomography (PET) scan.What is that?" Select the nurse's best reply.
A) "PET uses a magnetic field and gamma waves to identify problems areas in the brain.Does your teenager have any metal implants?"
B) "It's a special type of x-ray image that shows structures of the brain and whether a brain injury has ever occurred."
C) "PET is a scan that passes an electrical current through the brain and shows brain wave activity.PET can help diagnose seizures."
D) "PET is a special scan that shows blood flow and activity in the brain."
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