A Patient with Low Back Pain Asks Why Nerve Conduction

Multiple Choice

A patient with low back pain asks why nerve conduction studies are prescribed.What explanation should the nurse provide to the patient relative to this diagnostic test?

A) "It measures damage to nerves."
B) "It shows pressure on nerves from herniated disks."
C) "It measures electrical impulses within muscle tissue."
D) "It shows the structure of the vertebrae and joint outlines."