A client presents to the Emergency Department status post seizure. The physician wants to know what the pressure is in the client's head. What test might be ordered on this client?
A) Lumbar puncture
B) Echoencephalography
C) Nerve Conduction Studies
D) EMG

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A lumbar puncture, also known as a spinal tap, can measure the pressure of cerebrospinal fluid in the brain and spinal cord. This can help determine if the client has increased intracranial pressure, which can be a possible cause of seizures. The other options (B, C, and D) are not typically used to measure intracranial pressure.

A Client Presents to the Emergency Department Status Post Seizure