The parent of an adolescent with schizophrenia asks the nurse,"My child's doctor ordered a PET.What kind of test is that?" Select the nurse's best reply.

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The parent is seeking information about PET scans.It is important to use terms the parent can understand,so the nurse should identify what the initials mean.The correct response is the only option that provides information relevant to PET scans.The distracters describe MRI,CT scans,and EEG.

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