A client is being evaluated for a stroke. The nurse knows that one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between strokes is:

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Computed tomography (CT) is one of the easiest and most common diagnostic tests used to differentiate between strokes. It can quickly show if a stroke has occurred and the location and extent of damage to the brain. MRI and PET scans may also be used, but CT is generally the first and most commonly used test for stroke evaluation. EEG measures brain activity and is not typically used for stroke diagnosis.

A Client Is Being Evaluated for a Stroke