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A patient presents to the emergency with altered sensorium. All of these tests should be done except:

A
Complete blood counts
B
Random blood sugar
C
Lumbar puncture
D
Non-contrast CT head
High-Yield Explanation
Ans: C. Lumbar puncture(Ref Harrison 19/e p1773, 18/e p2251)Recommends imaging study prior to lumbar puncture.Excludes raised 1CP causes (large intracranial mass lesion) a Preventing herniation.

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