A person is brought to the Emergency Department by the rescue squad. The person was thrown from a vehicle. There was questionable consciousness on the way to the hospital. What neurological tests does the nurse expect to see ordered?

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X-rays of the skull and spine and CT scan are the most appropriate tests to assess for any fractures, swelling or bleeding in the head and spine. MRI and PET scans are usually not ordered in the acute phase of a head injury, as they are time-consuming and may not be readily available. Myelogram is not usually done in head injury patients.

A Person Is Brought to the Emergency Department by the Rescue