A patient with a history of stroke arrives unconscious to the emergency room and you need to order a test to assess his brain activity. you do not have access to his medical records. which of the following would be the safest to perform for your patient
a. a CT scan to determine if he has had another stroke
b. a structural MRI scan to determine if he has had another stroke and where
c. a functional MRI scan to determine if his auditory cortex is responsive to the sound of your voice
d. a stereotaxic surgery to relieve pressure inside the skull
Ans: a. a CT scan to determine if he has had another stroke
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