The caregiver of a client tells a nurse the client has paralysis of the upper and lower left limbs on the right side. On assessment, the nurse finds motor and sensory loss in the client's limbs. Which diagnostic procedure does the nurse expect the health-care provider to prescribe?

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Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) is a non-invasive imaging test that uses magnetic fields and radio waves to create detailed images of blood vessels. It is often used to diagnose conditions that affect the blood vessels, such as blockages, narrowing, or aneurysms. In this case, the nurse expects the health-care provider to prescribe an MRA to visualize the blood vessels in the client's limbs and determine the cause of the paralysis.

The Caregiver of a Client Tells a Nurse the Client