A client has a shoulder injury and is scheduled for a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).The nurse notes the presence of an aneurysm clip in the client's record.What action by the nurse is best?

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Some older clips are metal,which would preclude the use of MRI.The nurse should determine how old the clip is and relay that information to the MRI staff.They can determine if the client is a suitable candidate for this examination.The client does not need to sign informed consent.The provider will most likely not know if the client can have an MRI with this clip.The nurse does not independently change the type of diagnostic testing the client receives.

A Client Has a Shoulder Injury and Is Scheduled for a Magnetic