A patient is in the hospital with suspected intracerebral hemorrhage. The nurse realizes that the patient will most likely have which neurological test ordered?

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Computed tomography (CT) is the most common initial test ordered for patients with suspected intracerebral hemorrhage, as it can quickly and accurately identify the presence and location of bleeding in the brain. X-rays of the spine would not be relevant in this situation, and evoked potentials and electroencephalogram (EEG) are not typically used to diagnose intracerebral hemorrhage.

A Patient Is in the Hospital with Suspected Intracerebral Hemorrhage